Clarence Town Public School vs Seaham Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 9.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clarence Town Public School
Clarence Town · Government primary · K-6
158 students · ICSEA 980
Seaham Public School
Seaham · Government primary · K-6
156 students · ICSEA 990
| Measure | Clarence Town Public School Clarence Town NSW | Seaham Public School Seaham NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #957 of 1,619 | #971 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2960 of 4,908 | #3015 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 158 | 156 |
| Girls / boys | 79 / 79 | 76 / 80 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 990 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 13% |
| Suburb | Clarence Town 2321 | Seaham 2324 |
| Council area | Dungog | Port Stephens |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | clarenceto-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | seaham-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (46.4 vs 45.9).
- •Seaham Public School has the higher ICSEA (990 vs 980), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clarence Town Public School is the larger school with 158 students compared with 156.
- •Clarence Town Public School has grown faster over five years (23% 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 Clarence Town Public School better than Seaham Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clarence Town Public School and Seaham Public School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Clarence Town and Seaham in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clarence Town Public School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Seaham Public School has 12.8.
How do Clarence Town Public School and Seaham Public School rank in NSW?
Clarence Town Public School is 957th of 1,619 and Seaham Public School is 971st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.