Duranbah Public School vs Terranora Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 5.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Duranbah Public School
Duranbah · Government primary · K-6
56 students · ICSEA 1058
Terranora Public School
Terranora · Government primary · K-6
286 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Duranbah Public School Duranbah NSW | Terranora Public School Terranora NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1027 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3204 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 56 | 286 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 23 | 132 / 154 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 16.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 10% |
| Suburb | Duranbah 2487 | Terranora 2486 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | duranbah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | terranora-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Duranbah Public School scores higher on the Success Index (64.7 vs 43.3).
- •Duranbah Public School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Duranbah Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.1).
- •Terranora Public School is the larger school with 286 students compared with 56.
- •Duranbah Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -28%).
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 Duranbah Public School better than Terranora Public School?
On the Success Index, Duranbah Public School ranks higher (64.7 vs 43.3 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 Duranbah Public School and Terranora Public School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Duranbah and Terranora in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Duranbah Public School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Terranora Public School has 17.1.
How do Duranbah Public School and Terranora Public School rank in NSW?
Duranbah Public School is unranked and Terranora Public School is 1027th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.