Edward Public School vs Tyalla Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 959 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Edward Public School
Deniliquin · Government primary · K-6
105 students · ICSEA 872
Tyalla Public School
Coffs Harbour · Government primary · K-6
258 students · ICSEA 872
| Measure | Edward Public School Deniliquin NSW | Tyalla Public School Coffs Harbour NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1458 of 1,619 | #1524 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4448 of 4,908 | #4621 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 105 | 258 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 58 | 129 / 129 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 872 | 872 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 37% |
| Suburb | Deniliquin 2710 | Coffs Harbour 2450 |
| Council area | Edward River | Coffs Harbour |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | edward-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tyalla-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Edward Public School scores higher on the Success Index (25.7 vs 23.1).
- •Edward Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 11.8).
- •Tyalla Public School is the larger school with 258 students compared with 105.
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 Edward Public School better than Tyalla Public School?
On the Success Index, Edward Public School ranks higher (25.7 vs 23.1 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 Edward Public School and Tyalla Public School?
About 959 km in a straight line, between Deniliquin and Coffs Harbour in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Edward Public School has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tyalla Public School has 11.8.
How do Edward Public School and Tyalla Public School rank in NSW?
Edward Public School is 1458th of 1,619 and Tyalla Public School is 1524th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.