Crabbes Creek Public School vs Main Arm Upper Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 9.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Crabbes Creek Public School
Crabbes Creek · Government primary · K-6
37 students · ICSEA 985
Main Arm Upper Public School
Upper Main Arm · Government primary · K-6
88 students · ICSEA 1016
| Measure | Crabbes Creek Public School Crabbes Creek NSW | Main Arm Upper Public School Upper Main Arm NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #869 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2660 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 37 | 88 |
| Girls / boys | 21 / 16 | 42 / 46 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +54% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 985 | 1016 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 5.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 7% |
| Suburb | Crabbes Creek 2483 | Upper Main Arm 2482 |
| Council area | Tweed | Byron |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | crabbescrk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mainarmup-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Main Arm Upper Public School scores higher on the Success Index (50.4 vs 42.1).
- •Main Arm Upper Public School has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 985), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Crabbes Creek Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.3).
- •Main Arm Upper Public School is the larger school with 88 students compared with 37.
- •Crabbes Creek Public School has grown faster over five years (54% vs -3%).
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 Crabbes Creek Public School better than Main Arm Upper Public School?
On the Success Index, Main Arm Upper Public School ranks higher (50.4 vs 42.1 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 Crabbes Creek Public School and Main Arm Upper Public School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Crabbes Creek and Upper Main Arm in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Crabbes Creek Public School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Main Arm Upper Public School has 17.3.
How do Crabbes Creek Public School and Main Arm Upper Public School rank in NSW?
Crabbes Creek Public School is unranked and Main Arm Upper Public School is 869th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.