Collaroy Plateau Public School vs Como West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 37 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Collaroy Plateau Public School
Collaroy Plateau · Government primary · K-6
452 students · ICSEA 1109
Como West Public School
Como · Government primary · K-6
275 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Collaroy Plateau Public School Collaroy Plateau NSW | Como West Public School Como NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #521 of 1,619 | #339 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1581 of 4,908 | #1115 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 452 | 275 |
| Girls / boys | 226 / 226 | 128 / 147 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 18.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Collaroy Plateau 2097 | Como 2226 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | collaroypl-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | comowest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Como West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (68.9 vs 63.7).
- •Como West Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.7).
- •Collaroy Plateau Public School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 275.
- •Como West Public School has grown faster over five years (-17% vs -28%).
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 Collaroy Plateau Public School better than Como West Public School?
On the Success Index, Como West Public School ranks higher (68.9 vs 63.7 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 Collaroy Plateau Public School and Como West Public School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Collaroy Plateau and Como in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Collaroy Plateau Public School has 18.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Como West Public School has 14.6.
How do Collaroy Plateau Public School and Como West Public School rank in NSW?
Collaroy Plateau Public School is 521st of 1,619 and Como West Public School is 339th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.