Corindi Public School vs Mullaway Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 6.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Corindi Public School
Corindi Beach · Government primary · K-6
183 students · ICSEA 938
Mullaway Public School
Mullaway · Government primary · K-6
266 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Corindi Public School Corindi Beach NSW | Mullaway Public School Mullaway NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1336 of 1,619 | #683 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4122 of 4,908 | #2079 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 183 | 266 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 99 | 115 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 15.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 8% |
| Suburb | Corindi Beach 2456 | Mullaway 2456 |
| Council area | Coffs Harbour | Coffs Harbour |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | corindi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mullaway-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mullaway Public School scores higher on the Success Index (58.1 vs 30.0).
- •Mullaway Public School has the higher ICSEA (1033 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Corindi Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.1).
- •Mullaway Public School is the larger school with 266 students compared with 183.
- •Mullaway Public School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -7%).
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 Corindi Public School better than Mullaway Public School?
On the Success Index, Mullaway Public School ranks higher (58.1 vs 30.0 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 Corindi Public School and Mullaway Public School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Corindi Beach and Mullaway in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Corindi Public School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mullaway Public School has 17.1.
How do Corindi Public School and Mullaway Public School rank in NSW?
Corindi Public School is 1336th of 1,619 and Mullaway Public School is 683rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.