Chatham Public School vs Manning Valley Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chatham Public School
Taree · Government primary · K-6
222 students · ICSEA 837
Manning Valley Anglican College
Cundletown · Independent combined · K-12
758 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Chatham Public School Taree NSW | Manning Valley Anglican College Cundletown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1590 of 1,619 | #215 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #4814 of 4,908 | #684 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 222 | 758 |
| Girls / boys | 121 / 101 | 406 / 352 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 81 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 39 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +73% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 837 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 74% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 55.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 22.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 44% | 8% |
| Suburb | Taree 2430 | Cundletown 2430 |
| Council area | Mid-Coast | Mid-Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | chatham-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.mvac.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Manning Valley Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (48.4 vs 19.1).
- •Manning Valley Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 837), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Manning Valley Anglican College is the larger school with 758 students compared with 222.
- •Manning Valley Anglican College has grown faster over five years (73% vs -18%).
- •Chatham Public School is a government school while Manning Valley Anglican College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Chatham Public School better than Manning Valley Anglican College?
On the Success Index, Manning Valley Anglican College ranks higher (48.4 vs 19.1 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 Chatham Public School and Manning Valley Anglican College?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Taree and Cundletown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chatham Public School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Manning Valley Anglican College has 13.6.
How do Chatham Public School and Manning Valley Anglican College rank in NSW?
Chatham Public School is 1590th of 1,619 and Manning Valley Anglican College is 215th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.