Chatham Public School vs Taree High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.1 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
Taree High School
Taree · Government high school · 7-12
623 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | Chatham Public School Taree NSW | Taree High School Taree NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1590 of 1,619 | #466 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4814 of 4,908 | #1278 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 222 | 623 |
| Girls / boys | 121 / 101 | 313 / 310 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 132 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 56 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 837 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 74% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 60.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 17.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 44% | 25% |
| Suburb | Taree 2430 | Taree 2430 |
| Council area | Mid-Coast | Mid-Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | chatham-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | taree-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Taree High School scores higher on the Success Index (26.3 vs 19.1).
- •Taree High School has the higher ICSEA (918 vs 837), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Taree High School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.2).
- •Taree High School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 222.
- •Chatham Public School has grown faster over five years (-18% vs -25%).
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 Taree High School?
On the Success Index, Taree High School ranks higher (26.3 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 Taree High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Taree and Taree 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 Taree High School has 10.2.
How do Chatham Public School and Taree High School rank in NSW?
Chatham Public School is 1590th of 1,619 and Taree High School is 466th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.