Elermore Vale Public School vs Iluka Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 422 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Elermore Vale Public School
Wallsend · Government primary · P-6
290 students · ICSEA 996
Iluka Public School
Iluka · Government primary · K-6
96 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Elermore Vale Public School Wallsend NSW | Iluka Public School Iluka NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1047 of 1,619 | #914 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3281 of 4,908 | #2824 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 290 | 96 |
| Girls / boys | 135 / 155 | 41 / 55 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 6.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.9 | 1.5 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 10% |
| Suburb | Wallsend 2287 | Iluka 2466 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Clarence Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | elermoreva-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | iluka-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Iluka Public School scores higher on the Success Index (48.2 vs 42.1).
- •Iluka Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.0).
- •Elermore Vale Public School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 96.
- •Iluka Public School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -18%).
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 Elermore Vale Public School better than Iluka Public School?
On the Success Index, Iluka Public School ranks higher (48.2 vs 42.1 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 Elermore Vale Public School and Iluka Public School?
About 422 km in a straight line, between Wallsend and Iluka in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Elermore Vale Public School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Iluka Public School has 14.3.
How do Elermore Vale Public School and Iluka Public School rank in NSW?
Elermore Vale Public School is 1047th of 1,619 and Iluka Public School is 914th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.