Empire Bay Public School vs Ettalong Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Empire Bay Public School
Empire Bay · Government primary · K-6
426 students · ICSEA 1039
Ettalong Public School
Ettalong Beach · Government primary · K-6
490 students · ICSEA 975
| Measure | Empire Bay Public School Empire Bay NSW | Ettalong Public School Ettalong Beach NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #844 of 1,619 | #1129 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2576 of 4,908 | #3533 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 426 | 490 |
| Girls / boys | 206 / 220 | 234 / 256 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 975 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 31.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 13% |
| Suburb | Empire Bay 2257 | Ettalong Beach 2257 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | empirebay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | ettalong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Empire Bay Public School scores higher on the Success Index (51.6 vs 38.5).
- •Empire Bay Public School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 975), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ettalong Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.0).
- •Ettalong Public School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 426.
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 Empire Bay Public School better than Ettalong Public School?
On the Success Index, Empire Bay Public School ranks higher (51.6 vs 38.5 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 Empire Bay Public School and Ettalong Public School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Empire Bay and Ettalong Beach in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Empire Bay Public School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ettalong Public School has 15.8.
How do Empire Bay Public School and Ettalong Public School rank in NSW?
Empire Bay Public School is 844th of 1,619 and Ettalong Public School is 1129th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.