Coal Point Public School vs Marks Point Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coal Point Public School
Coal Point · Government primary · K-6
245 students · ICSEA 1065
Marks Point Public School
Marks Point · Government primary · K-6
141 students · ICSEA 935
| Measure | Coal Point Public School Coal Point NSW | Marks Point Public School Marks Point NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #670 of 1,619 | #1344 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2044 of 4,908 | #4144 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 245 | 141 |
| Girls / boys | 109 / 136 | 71 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 935 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 11.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 25% |
| Suburb | Coal Point 2283 | Marks Point 2280 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | coalpoint-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | markspoint-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Coal Point Public School scores higher on the Success Index (58.6 vs 29.8).
- •Coal Point Public School has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marks Point Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.3).
- •Coal Point Public School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 141.
- •Marks Point Public School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -12%).
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 Coal Point Public School better than Marks Point Public School?
On the Success Index, Coal Point Public School ranks higher (58.6 vs 29.8 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 Coal Point Public School and Marks Point Public School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Coal Point and Marks Point in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coal Point Public School has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marks Point Public School has 12.7.
How do Coal Point Public School and Marks Point Public School rank in NSW?
Coal Point Public School is 670th of 1,619 and Marks Point Public School is 1344th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.