Chatham Public School vs Shalvey Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 256 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
Shalvey Public School
Shalvey · Government primary · K-6
258 students · ICSEA 837
| Measure | Chatham Public School Taree NSW | Shalvey Public School Shalvey NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1590 of 1,619 | #1608 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4814 of 4,908 | #4868 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 222 | 258 |
| Girls / boys | 121 / 101 | 140 / 118 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 837 | 837 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 74% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 44% | 34% |
| Suburb | Taree 2430 | Shalvey 2770 |
| Council area | Mid-Coast | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | chatham-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | shalvey-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Chatham Public School scores higher on the Success Index (19.1 vs 16.5).
- •Chatham Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.2).
- •Shalvey Public School is the larger school with 258 students compared with 222.
- •Shalvey Public School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -18%).
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 Shalvey Public School?
On the Success Index, Chatham Public School ranks higher (19.1 vs 16.5 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 Shalvey Public School?
About 256 km in a straight line, between Taree and Shalvey 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 Shalvey Public School has 15.2.
How do Chatham Public School and Shalvey Public School rank in NSW?
Chatham Public School is 1590th of 1,619 and Shalvey Public School is 1608th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.