Corrimal East Public School vs Wollongong Flexible School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Corrimal East Public School
Corrimal · Government primary · K-6
297 students · ICSEA 1046
Wollongong Flexible School
Towradgi · Independent special · 7-10
71 students · ICSEA 895
| Measure | Corrimal East Public School Corrimal NSW | Wollongong Flexible School Towradgi NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #408 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1248 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-10 |
| Students | 297 | 71 |
| Girls / boys | 134 / 163 | 44 / 27 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 8 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 895 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 7.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 46% |
| Suburb | Corrimal 2518 | Towradgi 2518 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | corrimale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | wollongong.flexi.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Corrimal East Public School has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 895), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wollongong Flexible School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 15.4).
- •Corrimal East Public School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 71.
- •Corrimal East Public School has grown faster over five years (28% vs 1%).
- •Corrimal East Public School is a government school while Wollongong Flexible School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Corrimal East Public School better than Wollongong Flexible 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 Corrimal East Public School and Wollongong Flexible School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Corrimal and Towradgi in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Corrimal East Public School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wollongong Flexible School has 10.1.
How do Corrimal East Public School and Wollongong Flexible School rank in NSW?
Corrimal East Public School is 408th of 1,619 and Wollongong Flexible School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.