Copmanhurst Public School vs Nambucca Heads Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 120 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Copmanhurst Public School
Copmanhurst · Government primary · K-6
66 students · ICSEA 904
Nambucca Heads Public School
Nambucca Heads · Government primary · K-6
156 students · ICSEA 904
| Measure | Copmanhurst Public School Copmanhurst NSW | Nambucca Heads Public School Nambucca Heads NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1567 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4728 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 66 | 156 |
| Girls / boys | 32 / 34 | 75 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -42% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 904 | 904 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 26% |
| Suburb | Copmanhurst 2460 | Nambucca Heads 2448 |
| Council area | Clarence Valley | Nambucca Valley |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | copmanhurs-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | nambuccahd-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Copmanhurst Public School scores higher on the Success Index (23.0 vs 21.0).
- •Nambucca Heads Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.3).
- •Nambucca Heads Public School is the larger school with 156 students compared with 66.
- •Copmanhurst Public School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -42%).
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 Copmanhurst Public School better than Nambucca Heads Public School?
On the Success Index, Copmanhurst Public School ranks higher (23.0 vs 21.0 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 Copmanhurst Public School and Nambucca Heads Public School?
About 120 km in a straight line, between Copmanhurst and Nambucca Heads in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Copmanhurst Public School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nambucca Heads Public School has 13.4.
How do Copmanhurst Public School and Nambucca Heads Public School rank in NSW?
Copmanhurst Public School is unranked and Nambucca Heads Public School is 1567th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.