Cooranbong Public School vs Smithfield Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 98 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
Smithfield Public School
Smithfield · Government primary · P-6
517 students · ICSEA 948
| Measure | Cooranbong Public School Cooranbong NSW | Smithfield Public School Smithfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1405 of 1,619 | #1239 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4290 of 4,908 | #3837 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 330 | 517 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 169 | 258 / 259 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 948 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 44.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 13.2 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 82% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 6% |
| Suburb | Cooranbong 2265 | Smithfield 2164 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cooranbong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | smithfield-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Smithfield Public School scores higher on the Success Index (34.1 vs 27.8).
- •Smithfield Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.5).
- •Smithfield Public School is the larger school with 517 students compared with 330.
- •Cooranbong Public School has grown faster over five years (32% vs -13%).
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 Smithfield Public School?
On the Success Index, Smithfield Public School ranks higher (34.1 vs 27.8 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 Cooranbong Public School and Smithfield Public School?
About 98 km in a straight line, between Cooranbong and Smithfield 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 Smithfield Public School has 11.6.
How do Cooranbong Public School and Smithfield Public School rank in NSW?
Cooranbong Public School is 1405th of 1,619 and Smithfield Public School is 1239th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.