Coledale Public School vs Scarborough Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.1 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
Scarborough Public School
Scarborough · Government primary · K-6
54 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Coledale Public School Coledale NSW | Scarborough Public School Scarborough NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #230 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #801 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 135 | 54 |
| Girls / boys | 53 / 82 | 28 / 26 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1118 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Coledale 2515 | Scarborough 2515 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | coledale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | scarboroug-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Coledale Public School scores higher on the Success Index (72.3 vs 68.0).
- •Coledale Public School has the higher ICSEA (1118 vs 1080), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Scarborough Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 18.0).
- •Coledale Public School is the larger school with 135 students compared with 54.
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 Scarborough Public School?
On the Success Index, Coledale Public School ranks higher (72.3 vs 68.0 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 Scarborough Public School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Coledale and Scarborough 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 Scarborough Public School has 13.5.
How do Coledale Public School and Scarborough Public School rank in NSW?
Coledale Public School is 230th of 1,619 and Scarborough Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.