Copmanhurst Public School vs Salt Ash Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 366 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
Salt Ash Public School
Salt Ash · Government primary · K-6
142 students · ICSEA 904
| Measure | Copmanhurst Public School Copmanhurst NSW | Salt Ash Public School Salt Ash NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1521 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4614 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 66 | 142 |
| Girls / boys | 32 / 34 | 69 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +54% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 904 | 904 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 8.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 32% |
| Suburb | Copmanhurst 2460 | Salt Ash 2318 |
| Council area | Clarence Valley | Port Stephens |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | copmanhurs-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | saltash-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (23.0 vs 23.2).
- •Copmanhurst Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.7).
- •Salt Ash Public School is the larger school with 142 students compared with 66.
- •Salt Ash Public School has grown faster over five years (54% vs -8%).
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 Salt Ash 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 Copmanhurst Public School and Salt Ash Public School?
About 366 km in a straight line, between Copmanhurst and Salt Ash 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 Salt Ash Public School has 16.7.
How do Copmanhurst Public School and Salt Ash Public School rank in NSW?
Copmanhurst Public School is unranked and Salt Ash Public School is 1521st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.