Coorabell Public School vs Eureka Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 8.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coorabell Public School
Coorabell · Government primary · K-6
92 students · ICSEA 1066
Eureka Public School
Eureka · Government primary · K-6
32 students · ICSEA 1084
| Measure | Coorabell Public School Coorabell NSW | Eureka Public School Eureka NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #572 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1753 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 92 | 32 |
| Girls / boys | 48 / 44 | 19 / 13 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1084 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 2.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Coorabell 2479 | Eureka 2480 |
| Council area | Byron | Byron |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | coorabell-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | eureka-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Eureka Public School scores higher on the Success Index (70.9 vs 61.9).
- •Eureka Public School has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 1066), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eureka Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 18.0).
- •Coorabell Public School is the larger school with 92 students compared with 32.
- •Eureka Public School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -28%).
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 Coorabell Public School better than Eureka Public School?
On the Success Index, Eureka Public School ranks higher (70.9 vs 61.9 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 Coorabell Public School and Eureka Public School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Coorabell and Eureka in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coorabell Public School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Eureka Public School has 11.9.
How do Coorabell Public School and Eureka Public School rank in NSW?
Coorabell Public School is 572nd of 1,619 and Eureka Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.