Coledale Public School vs Ngarala Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 58 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coledale Public School
Coledale · Government primary · K-6
135 students · ICSEA 1118
Ngarala Public School
Epping · Government primary · K-6
380 students · ICSEA 1118
| Measure | Coledale Public School Coledale NSW | Ngarala Public School Epping NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #230 of 1,619 | #85 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #801 of 4,908 | #327 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 135 | 380 |
| Girls / boys | 53 / 82 | 186 / 194 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1118 | 1118 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 24.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 88% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Coledale 2515 | Epping 2121 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | coledale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | ngarala-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Ngarala Public School scores higher on the Success Index (78.0 vs 72.3).
- •Ngarala Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.0).
- •Ngarala Public School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 135.
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 Coledale Public School better than Ngarala Public School?
On the Success Index, Ngarala Public School ranks higher (78.0 vs 72.3 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 Coledale Public School and Ngarala Public School?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Coledale and Epping in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coledale Public School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ngarala Public School has 15.4.
How do Coledale Public School and Ngarala Public School rank in NSW?
Coledale Public School is 230th of 1,619 and Ngarala Public School is 85th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.