Crystal Creek Public School vs Murwillumbah Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 6.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Crystal Creek Public School
Crystal Creek · Government primary · K-6
80 students · ICSEA 939
Murwillumbah Public School
Murwillumbah · Government primary · K-6
149 students · ICSEA 959
| Measure | Crystal Creek Public School Crystal Creek NSW | Murwillumbah Public School Murwillumbah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1385 of 1,619 | #1138 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4249 of 4,908 | #3565 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 80 | 149 |
| Girls / boys | 36 / 44 | 91 / 58 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 939 | 959 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 17.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 2.7 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 18% |
| Suburb | Crystal Creek 2484 | Murwillumbah 2484 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | crystalcrk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | murwillumb-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Murwillumbah Public School scores higher on the Success Index (38.1 vs 28.4).
- •Murwillumbah Public School has the higher ICSEA (959 vs 939), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Murwillumbah Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 15.7).
- •Murwillumbah Public School is the larger school with 149 students compared with 80.
- •Crystal Creek Public School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -40%).
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 Crystal Creek Public School better than Murwillumbah Public School?
On the Success Index, Murwillumbah Public School ranks higher (38.1 vs 28.4 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 Crystal Creek Public School and Murwillumbah Public School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Crystal Creek and Murwillumbah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Crystal Creek Public School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Murwillumbah Public School has 8.5.
How do Crystal Creek Public School and Murwillumbah Public School rank in NSW?
Crystal Creek Public School is 1385th of 1,619 and Murwillumbah Public School is 1138th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.