Chittaway Bay Public School vs Tuggerah Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chittaway Bay Public School
Chittaway Bay · Government primary · K-6
479 students · ICSEA 992
Tuggerah Public School
Tuggerah · Government primary · K-6
359 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Chittaway Bay Public School Chittaway Bay NSW | Tuggerah Public School Tuggerah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #978 of 1,619 | #1171 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3043 of 4,908 | #3656 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 479 | 359 |
| Girls / boys | 232 / 247 | 163 / 196 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.5 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 4.4 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 13% |
| Suburb | Chittaway Bay 2261 | Tuggerah 2259 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | chittaway-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tuggerah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Chittaway Bay Public School scores higher on the Success Index (45.5 vs 36.8).
- •Tuggerah Public School has the higher ICSEA (993 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chittaway Bay Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.3).
- •Chittaway Bay Public School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 359.
- •Chittaway Bay Public School has grown faster over five years (28% vs -20%).
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 Chittaway Bay Public School better than Tuggerah Public School?
On the Success Index, Chittaway Bay Public School ranks higher (45.5 vs 36.8 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 Chittaway Bay Public School and Tuggerah Public School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Chittaway Bay and Tuggerah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chittaway Bay Public School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tuggerah Public School has 17.3.
How do Chittaway Bay Public School and Tuggerah Public School rank in NSW?
Chittaway Bay Public School is 978th of 1,619 and Tuggerah Public School is 1171st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.