Curl Curl North Public School vs Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 969 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Curl Curl North Public School
North Curl Curl · Government primary · K-6
699 students · ICSEA 1116
Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus
Freshwater · Government high school · 11-12
647 students · ICSEA 1098
| Measure | Curl Curl North Public School North Curl Curl NSW | Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus Freshwater NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #330 of 1,619 | #11 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1090 of 4,908 | #36 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 11-12 |
| Students | 699 | 647 |
| Girls / boys | 333 / 366 | 427 / 220 |
| Foundation intake | 87 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 322 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1116 | 1098 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.7 | 60.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | North Curl Curl 2099 | Freshwater 2096 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | curlcurln-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | nbscfreshw-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus scores higher on the Success Index (83.0 vs 69.1).
- •Curl Curl North Public School has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1098), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 18.5).
- •Curl Curl North Public School is the larger school with 699 students compared with 647.
- •Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus has grown faster over five years (2% vs -17%).
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 Curl Curl North Public School better than Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus?
On the Success Index, Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus ranks higher (83.0 vs 69.1 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 Curl Curl North Public School and Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus?
About 969 m in a straight line, between North Curl Curl and Freshwater in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Curl Curl North Public School has 18.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus has 10.7.
How do Curl Curl North Public School and Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus rank in NSW?
Curl Curl North Public School is 330th of 1,619 and Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus is 11th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.