Colo Vale Public School vs South West Rocks Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 458 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
South West Rocks Public School
South West Rocks · Government primary · K-6
348 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Colo Vale Public School Colo Vale NSW | South West Rocks Public School South West Rocks NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1317 of 1,619 | #1329 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4072 of 4,908 | #4107 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 144 | 348 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 72 | 167 / 181 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 20.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 23% |
| Suburb | Colo Vale 2575 | South West Rocks 2431 |
| Council area | Wingecarribee | Kempsey |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | colovale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sthwestroc-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (30.6 vs 30.2).
- •Colo Vale Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.1).
- •South West Rocks Public School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 144.
- •South West Rocks Public School has grown faster over five years (1% 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 South West Rocks Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Colo Vale Public School and South West Rocks Public School?
About 458 km in a straight line, between Colo Vale and South West Rocks 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 South West Rocks Public School has 17.1.
How do Colo Vale Public School and South West Rocks Public School rank in NSW?
Colo Vale Public School is 1317th of 1,619 and South West Rocks Public School is 1329th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.