Coopernook Public School vs Moorland Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 7.6 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
Moorland Public School
Moorland · Government primary · K-6
31 students · ICSEA 825
| Measure | Coopernook Public School Coopernook NSW | Moorland Public School Moorland NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 60 | 31 |
| Girls / boys | 30 / 30 | 12 / 19 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +33% | +48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 825 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 1.0 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 45% |
| Suburb | Coopernook 2426 | Moorland 2443 |
| Council area | Mid-Coast | Mid-Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | coopernook-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | moorland-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Coopernook Public School scores higher on the Success Index (27.3 vs 19.9).
- •Coopernook Public School has the higher ICSEA (925 vs 825), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moorland Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 15.0).
- •Coopernook Public School is the larger school with 60 students compared with 31.
- •Moorland Public School has grown faster over five years (48% vs 33%).
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 Moorland Public School?
On the Success Index, Coopernook Public School ranks higher (27.3 vs 19.9 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 Moorland Public School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Coopernook and Moorland 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 Moorland Public School has 10.3.
How do Coopernook Public School and Moorland Public School rank in NSW?
Coopernook Public School is unranked and Moorland Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.