Corrimal Public School vs Perthville Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 158 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Corrimal Public School
Corrimal · Government primary · K-6
227 students · ICSEA 1013
Perthville Public School
Perthville · Government primary · K-6
126 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | Corrimal Public School Corrimal NSW | Perthville Public School Perthville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #878 of 1,619 | #849 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2680 of 4,908 | #2584 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 227 | 126 |
| Girls / boys | 106 / 121 | 70 / 56 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 7.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 7% |
| Suburb | Corrimal 2518 | Perthville 2795 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Bathurst |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | corrimal-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | perthville-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Perthville Public School scores higher on the Success Index (51.5 vs 50.0).
- •Perthville Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.3).
- •Corrimal Public School is the larger school with 227 students compared with 126.
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 Public School better than Perthville Public School?
On the Success Index, Perthville Public School ranks higher (51.5 vs 50.0 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 Corrimal Public School and Perthville Public School?
About 158 km in a straight line, between Corrimal and Perthville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Corrimal Public School has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Perthville Public School has 15.9.
How do Corrimal Public School and Perthville Public School rank in NSW?
Corrimal Public School is 878th of 1,619 and Perthville Public School is 849th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.