Empire Bay Public School vs Mount Victoria Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 103 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
Mount Victoria Public School
Mount Victoria · Government primary · K-6
56 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Empire Bay Public School Empire Bay NSW | Mount Victoria Public School Mount Victoria NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #844 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2576 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 426 | 56 |
| Girls / boys | 206 / 220 | 31 / 25 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 7 |
| 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 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 0% |
| Suburb | Empire Bay 2257 | Mount Victoria 2786 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Blue Mountains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | empirebay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mtvictoria-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Victoria Public School scores higher on the Success Index (61.1 vs 51.6).
- •Mount Victoria Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.0).
- •Empire Bay Public School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 56.
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 Mount Victoria Public School?
On the Success Index, Mount Victoria Public School ranks higher (61.1 vs 51.6 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 Mount Victoria Public School?
About 103 km in a straight line, between Empire Bay and Mount Victoria 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 Mount Victoria Public School has 14.0.
How do Empire Bay Public School and Mount Victoria Public School rank in NSW?
Empire Bay Public School is 844th of 1,619 and Mount Victoria Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.