Coledale Public School vs Thirroul Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.9 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
Thirroul Public School
Thirroul · Government primary · K-6
367 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Coledale Public School Coledale NSW | Thirroul Public School Thirroul NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #230 of 1,619 | #353 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #801 of 4,908 | #1142 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 135 | 367 |
| Girls / boys | 53 / 82 | 183 / 184 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1118 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 18.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 20.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Coledale 2515 | Thirroul 2515 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | coledale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | thirroul-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Coledale Public School scores higher on the Success Index (72.3 vs 68.7).
- •Thirroul Public School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1118), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Thirroul Public School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 135.
- •Coledale Public School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -27%).
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 Thirroul Public School?
On the Success Index, Coledale Public School ranks higher (72.3 vs 68.7 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 Thirroul Public School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Coledale and Thirroul 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 Thirroul Public School has 18.3.
How do Coledale Public School and Thirroul Public School rank in NSW?
Coledale Public School is 230th of 1,619 and Thirroul Public School is 353rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.