Collaroy Plateau Public School vs Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 987 m 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
Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus
Cromer · Government high school · 7-12
1,157 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | Collaroy Plateau Public School Collaroy Plateau NSW | Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus Cromer NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #521 of 1,619 | #99 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1581 of 4,908 | #264 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 452 | 1,157 |
| Girls / boys | 226 / 226 | 541 / 616 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 198 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 118 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +55% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 85.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 20.4 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Collaroy Plateau 2097 | Cromer 2099 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | collaroypl-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | nbsccromer-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus scores higher on the Success Index (71.2 vs 63.7).
- •Collaroy Plateau Public School has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1056), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 18.7).
- •Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus is the larger school with 1,157 students compared with 452.
- •Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus has grown faster over five years (55% 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 Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus?
On the Success Index, Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus ranks higher (71.2 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 Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus?
About 987 m in a straight line, between Collaroy Plateau and Cromer 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 Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus has 13.5.
How do Collaroy Plateau Public School and Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus rank in NSW?
Collaroy Plateau Public School is 521st of 1,619 and Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus is 99th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.