Coopernook Public School vs Macksville Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 128 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coopernook Public School
Coopernook · Government primary · K-6
60 students · ICSEA 925
Macksville Public School
Macksville · Government primary · K-6
284 students · ICSEA 925
| Measure | Coopernook Public School Coopernook NSW | Macksville Public School Macksville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1315 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4067 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 60 | 284 |
| Girls / boys | 30 / 30 | 146 / 138 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +33% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 925 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 23.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 24% |
| Suburb | Coopernook 2426 | Macksville 2447 |
| Council area | Mid-Coast | Nambucca Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | coopernook-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | macksville-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Macksville Public School scores higher on the Success Index (30.7 vs 27.3).
- •Macksville Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.0).
- •Macksville Public School is the larger school with 284 students compared with 60.
- •Coopernook Public School has grown faster over five years (33% vs -7%).
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 Coopernook Public School better than Macksville Public School?
On the Success Index, Macksville Public School ranks higher (30.7 vs 27.3 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 Coopernook Public School and Macksville Public School?
About 128 km in a straight line, between Coopernook and Macksville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coopernook Public School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Macksville Public School has 12.3.
How do Coopernook Public School and Macksville Public School rank in NSW?
Coopernook Public School is unranked and Macksville Public School is 1315th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.