Coorabell Public School vs Mullumbimby High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 7.5 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
Mullumbimby High School
Mullumbimby · Government high school · 7-12
623 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Coorabell Public School Coorabell NSW | Mullumbimby High School Mullumbimby NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #572 of 1,619 | #223 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1753 of 4,908 | #569 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 92 | 623 |
| Girls / boys | 48 / 44 | 282 / 341 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 133 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 56.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 14.5 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 8% |
| Suburb | Coorabell 2479 | Mullumbimby 2482 |
| Council area | Byron | Byron |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | coorabell-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Coorabell Public School scores higher on the Success Index (61.9 vs 57.5).
- •Coorabell Public School has the higher ICSEA (1066 vs 1019), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mullumbimby High School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 18.0).
- •Mullumbimby High School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 92.
- •Mullumbimby High School has grown faster over five years (-2% 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 Mullumbimby High School?
On the Success Index, Coorabell Public School ranks higher (61.9 vs 57.5 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 Mullumbimby High School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Coorabell and Mullumbimby 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 Mullumbimby High School has 11.0.
How do Coorabell Public School and Mullumbimby High School rank in NSW?
Coorabell Public School is 572nd of 1,619 and Mullumbimby High School is 223rd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.