Duranbah Public School vs Tumbulgum Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 5.5 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
Tumbulgum Public School
Tumbulgum · Government primary · K-6
19 students · ICSEA 941
| Measure | Duranbah Public School Duranbah NSW | Tumbulgum Public School Tumbulgum NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 56 | 19 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 23 | 9 / 10 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 941 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 2.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 21% |
| Suburb | Duranbah 2487 | Tumbulgum 2490 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | duranbah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tumbulgum-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Duranbah Public School scores higher on the Success Index (64.7 vs 30.1).
- •Duranbah Public School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 941), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Duranbah Public School is the larger school with 56 students compared with 19.
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 Tumbulgum Public School?
On the Success Index, Duranbah Public School ranks higher (64.7 vs 30.1 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 Duranbah Public School and Tumbulgum Public School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Duranbah and Tumbulgum in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Duranbah Public School and Tumbulgum Public School rank in NSW?
Duranbah Public School is unranked and Tumbulgum Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.