Clare Public School vs Terara Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 637 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clare Public School
Clare · Government primary · K-6
9 students · ICSEA 1009
Terara Public School
Terara · Government primary · K-6
96 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Clare Public School Clare NSW | Terara Public School Terara NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #923 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2857 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 9 | 96 |
| Girls / boys | 4 / 5 | 53 / 43 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | – | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 5.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 5% |
| Suburb | Clare 2715 | Terara 2540 |
| Council area | Balranald | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Remote | Inner Regional |
| Website | clare-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | terara-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Clare Public School scores higher on the Success Index (49.1 vs 47.8).
- •Terara Public School is the larger school with 96 students compared with 9.
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 Clare Public School better than Terara Public School?
On the Success Index, Clare Public School ranks higher (49.1 vs 47.8 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 Clare Public School and Terara Public School?
About 637 km in a straight line, between Clare and Terara in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Clare Public School and Terara Public School rank in NSW?
Clare Public School is unranked and Terara Public School is 923rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.