Eleebana Public School vs Valentine Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eleebana Public School
Eleebana · Government primary · K-6
506 students · ICSEA 1105
Valentine Public School
Valentine · Government primary · K-6
510 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | Eleebana Public School Eleebana NSW | Valentine Public School Valentine NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #366 of 1,619 | #750 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1171 of 4,908 | #2293 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 506 | 510 |
| Girls / boys | 246 / 260 | 232 / 278 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1105 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 18.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.3 | 27.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Eleebana 2282 | Valentine 2280 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eleebana-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | valentine-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Eleebana Public School scores higher on the Success Index (68.3 vs 55.5).
- •Eleebana Public School has the higher ICSEA (1105 vs 1071), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eleebana Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.8).
- •Valentine Public School is the larger school with 510 students compared with 506.
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 Eleebana Public School better than Valentine Public School?
On the Success Index, Eleebana Public School ranks higher (68.3 vs 55.5 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 Eleebana Public School and Valentine Public School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Eleebana and Valentine in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eleebana Public School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Valentine Public School has 18.8.
How do Eleebana Public School and Valentine Public School rank in NSW?
Eleebana Public School is 366th of 1,619 and Valentine Public School is 750th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.