Central Mangrove Public School vs Somersby Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 8.2 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
Somersby Public School
Gosford · Government primary · K-6
56 students · ICSEA 1034
| Measure | Central Mangrove Public School Central Mangrove NSW | Somersby Public School Gosford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 23 | 56 |
| Girls / boys | 8 / 15 | 25 / 31 |
| Foundation intake | – | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -47% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 886 | 1034 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 18% |
| Suburb | Central Mangrove 2250 | Gosford 2250 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | centmangro-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | somersby-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Somersby Public School scores higher on the Success Index (59.7 vs 24.4).
- •Somersby Public School has the higher ICSEA (1034 vs 886), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Central Mangrove Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.0).
- •Somersby Public School is the larger school with 56 students compared with 23.
- •Somersby Public School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -47%).
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 Somersby Public School?
On the Success Index, Somersby Public School ranks higher (59.7 vs 24.4 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 Somersby Public School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Central Mangrove and Gosford in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Central Mangrove Public School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Somersby Public School has 14.0.
How do Central Mangrove Public School and Somersby Public School rank in NSW?
Central Mangrove Public School is unranked and Somersby Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.