Culburra Public School vs Shoalhaven Heads Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 9.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Culburra Public School
Culburra Beach · Government primary · K-6
219 students · ICSEA 952
Shoalhaven Heads Public School
Shoalhaven Heads · Government primary · K-6
180 students · ICSEA 1021
| Measure | Culburra Public School Culburra Beach NSW | Shoalhaven Heads Public School Shoalhaven Heads NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1083 of 1,619 | #745 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3385 of 4,908 | #2281 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 219 | 180 |
| Girls / boys | 91 / 128 | 85 / 95 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 1021 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 11.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 1.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 9% |
| Suburb | Culburra Beach 2540 | Shoalhaven Heads 2535 |
| Council area | Shoalhaven | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | culburra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | shoalhaven-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Shoalhaven Heads Public School scores higher on the Success Index (55.6 vs 40.5).
- •Shoalhaven Heads Public School has the higher ICSEA (1021 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Culburra Public School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 180.
- •Culburra Public School has grown faster over five years (18% vs 2%).
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 Culburra Public School better than Shoalhaven Heads Public School?
On the Success Index, Shoalhaven Heads Public School ranks higher (55.6 vs 40.5 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 Culburra Public School and Shoalhaven Heads Public School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Culburra Beach and Shoalhaven Heads in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Culburra Public School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shoalhaven Heads Public School has 15.3.
How do Culburra Public School and Shoalhaven Heads Public School rank in NSW?
Culburra Public School is 1083rd of 1,619 and Shoalhaven Heads Public School is 745th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.