Cobbitty Public School vs Hallidays Point Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 279 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cobbitty Public School
Cobbitty · Government primary · K-6
360 students · ICSEA 1021
Hallidays Point Public School
Diamond Beach · Government primary · K-6
302 students · ICSEA 1021
| Measure | Cobbitty Public School Cobbitty NSW | Hallidays Point Public School Diamond Beach NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #843 of 1,619 | #826 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2575 of 4,908 | #2523 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 360 | 302 |
| Girls / boys | 176 / 184 | 144 / 158 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1021 | 1021 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 18.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 16.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 10% |
| Suburb | Cobbitty 2570 | Diamond Beach 2430 |
| Council area | Camden | Mid-Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | cobbitty-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | hallidays-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (51.6 vs 52.5).
- •Cobbitty Public School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 302.
- •Cobbitty Public School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 0%).
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 Cobbitty Public School better than Hallidays Point 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 Cobbitty Public School and Hallidays Point Public School?
About 279 km in a straight line, between Cobbitty and Diamond Beach in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cobbitty Public School has 17.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hallidays Point Public School has 18.3.
How do Cobbitty Public School and Hallidays Point Public School rank in NSW?
Cobbitty Public School is 843rd of 1,619 and Hallidays Point Public School is 826th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.