Coopernook Public School vs Mitchells Island Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 7.7 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
Mitchells Island Public School
Mitchells Island · Government primary · K-6
37 students · ICSEA 917
| Measure | Coopernook Public School Coopernook NSW | Mitchells Island Public School Mitchells Island NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 60 | 37 |
| Girls / boys | 30 / 30 | 16 / 21 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +33% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 917 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 11% |
| Suburb | Coopernook 2426 | Mitchells Island 2430 |
| Council area | Mid-Coast | Mid-Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | coopernook-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mitchellsi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (27.3 vs 26.8).
- •Coopernook Public School has the higher ICSEA (925 vs 917), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mitchells Island Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.0).
- •Coopernook Public School is the larger school with 60 students compared with 37.
- •Coopernook Public School has grown faster over five years (33% vs 6%).
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 Mitchells Island 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 Coopernook Public School and Mitchells Island Public School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Coopernook and Mitchells Island 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 Mitchells Island Public School has 12.8.
How do Coopernook Public School and Mitchells Island Public School rank in NSW?
Coopernook Public School is unranked and Mitchells Island Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.