Cooranbong Public School vs Dora Creek Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 5.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cooranbong Public School
Cooranbong · Government primary · K-6
330 students · ICSEA 948
Dora Creek Public School
Dora Creek · Government primary · K-6
139 students · ICSEA 939
| Measure | Cooranbong Public School Cooranbong NSW | Dora Creek Public School Dora Creek NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1405 of 1,619 | #1425 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4290 of 4,908 | #4358 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 330 | 139 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 169 | 71 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 939 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 7.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 12% |
| Suburb | Cooranbong 2265 | Dora Creek 2264 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cooranbong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | doracreek-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (27.8 vs 26.9).
- •Cooranbong Public School has the higher ICSEA (948 vs 939), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cooranbong Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.6).
- •Cooranbong Public School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 139.
- •Cooranbong Public School has grown faster over five years (32% vs 19%).
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 Cooranbong Public School better than Dora Creek 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 Cooranbong Public School and Dora Creek Public School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Cooranbong and Dora Creek in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cooranbong Public School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dora Creek Public School has 17.6.
How do Cooranbong Public School and Dora Creek Public School rank in NSW?
Cooranbong Public School is 1405th of 1,619 and Dora Creek Public School is 1425th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.