Coal Point Public School vs Rathmines Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.0 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
Rathmines Public School
Rathmines · Government primary · K-6
311 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Coal Point Public School Coal Point NSW | Rathmines Public School Rathmines NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #670 of 1,619 | #1115 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2044 of 4,908 | #3490 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 245 | 311 |
| Girls / boys | 109 / 136 | 145 / 166 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 20.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 13% |
| Suburb | Coal Point 2283 | Rathmines 2283 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | coalpoint-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | rathmines-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Coal Point Public School scores higher on the Success Index (58.6 vs 39.1).
- •Coal Point Public School has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 996), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rathmines Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.3).
- •Rathmines Public School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 245.
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 Rathmines Public School?
On the Success Index, Coal Point Public School ranks higher (58.6 vs 39.1 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 Coal Point Public School and Rathmines Public School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Coal Point and Rathmines 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 Rathmines Public School has 15.2.
How do Coal Point Public School and Rathmines Public School rank in NSW?
Coal Point Public School is 670th of 1,619 and Rathmines Public School is 1115th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.