Corindi Public School vs Tacoma Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 398 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
Tacoma Public School
Tacoma · Government primary · K-6
186 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Corindi Public School Corindi Beach NSW | Tacoma Public School Tacoma NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1336 of 1,619 | #1412 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4122 of 4,908 | #4308 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 183 | 186 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 99 | 94 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 12.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 20% |
| Suburb | Corindi Beach 2456 | Tacoma 2259 |
| Council area | Coffs Harbour | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | corindi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tacoma-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Corindi Public School scores higher on the Success Index (30.0 vs 27.6).
- •Tacoma Public School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 183.
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 Tacoma Public School?
On the Success Index, Corindi Public School ranks higher (30.0 vs 27.6 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 Tacoma Public School?
About 398 km in a straight line, between Corindi Beach and Tacoma 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 Tacoma Public School has 14.9.
How do Corindi Public School and Tacoma Public School rank in NSW?
Corindi Public School is 1336th of 1,619 and Tacoma Public School is 1412th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.