Colo Vale Public School vs Mittagong Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 6.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Colo Vale Public School
Colo Vale · Government primary · K-6
144 students · ICSEA 952
Mittagong Public School
Mittagong · Government primary · K-6
536 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Colo Vale Public School Colo Vale NSW | Mittagong Public School Mittagong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1317 of 1,619 | #1054 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4072 of 4,908 | #3301 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 144 | 536 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 72 | 248 / 288 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 32.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 11% |
| Suburb | Colo Vale 2575 | Mittagong 2575 |
| Council area | Wingecarribee | Wingecarribee |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | colovale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mittagong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mittagong Public School scores higher on the Success Index (41.8 vs 30.6).
- •Mittagong Public School has the higher ICSEA (992 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Colo Vale Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.8).
- •Mittagong Public School is the larger school with 536 students compared with 144.
- •Mittagong Public School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -21%).
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 Colo Vale Public School better than Mittagong Public School?
On the Success Index, Mittagong Public School ranks higher (41.8 vs 30.6 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 Colo Vale Public School and Mittagong Public School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Colo Vale and Mittagong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Colo Vale Public School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mittagong Public School has 16.8.
How do Colo Vale Public School and Mittagong Public School rank in NSW?
Colo Vale Public School is 1317th of 1,619 and Mittagong Public School is 1054th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.