Cudgen Public School vs Duranbah Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cudgen Public School
Cudgen · Government primary · K-6
161 students · ICSEA 984
Duranbah Public School
Duranbah · Government primary · K-6
56 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Cudgen Public School Cudgen NSW | Duranbah Public School Duranbah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #985 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3066 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 161 | 56 |
| Girls / boys | 79 / 82 | 33 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 5% |
| Suburb | Cudgen 2487 | Duranbah 2487 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | cudgen-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | duranbah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Duranbah Public School scores higher on the Success Index (64.7 vs 45.2).
- •Duranbah Public School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Duranbah Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.8).
- •Cudgen Public School is the larger school with 161 students compared with 56.
- •Duranbah Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -12%).
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 Cudgen Public School better than Duranbah Public School?
On the Success Index, Duranbah Public School ranks higher (64.7 vs 45.2 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 Cudgen Public School and Duranbah Public School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Cudgen and Duranbah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cudgen Public School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Duranbah Public School has 14.0.
How do Cudgen Public School and Duranbah Public School rank in NSW?
Cudgen Public School is 985th of 1,619 and Duranbah Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.