Central Mangrove Public School vs Larnook Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 547 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Central Mangrove Public School
Central Mangrove · Government primary · K-6
23 students · ICSEA 886
Larnook Public School
Larnook · Government primary · K-6
11 students · ICSEA 886
| Measure | Central Mangrove Public School Central Mangrove NSW | Larnook Public School Larnook NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 23 | 11 |
| Girls / boys | 8 / 15 | 7 / 4 |
| Foundation intake | – | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -47% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 886 | 886 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 36% |
| Suburb | Central Mangrove 2250 | Larnook 2480 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Lismore |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | centmangro-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | larnook-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Central Mangrove Public School scores higher on the Success Index (24.4 vs 15.2).
- •Central Mangrove Public School is the larger school with 23 students compared with 11.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Mangrove Public School better than Larnook Public School?
On the Success Index, Central Mangrove Public School ranks higher (24.4 vs 15.2 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Mangrove Public School and Larnook Public School?
About 547 km in a straight line, between Central Mangrove and Larnook in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Central Mangrove Public School and Larnook Public School rank in NSW?
Central Mangrove Public School is unranked and Larnook Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.