Empire Bay Public School vs Pretty Beach Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.7 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
Pretty Beach Public School
Pretty Beach · Government primary · K-6
154 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Empire Bay Public School Empire Bay NSW | Pretty Beach Public School Pretty Beach NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #844 of 1,619 | #383 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2576 of 4,908 | #1207 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 426 | 154 |
| Girls / boys | 206 / 220 | 69 / 85 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 9.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Empire Bay 2257 | Pretty Beach 2257 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | empirebay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | prettybch-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Pretty Beach Public School scores higher on the Success Index (68.0 vs 51.6).
- •Pretty Beach Public School has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pretty Beach Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.0).
- •Empire Bay Public School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 154.
- •Empire Bay Public School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -16%).
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 Pretty Beach Public School?
On the Success Index, Pretty Beach Public School ranks higher (68.0 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 Pretty Beach Public School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Empire Bay and Pretty 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 Pretty Beach Public School has 16.2.
How do Empire Bay Public School and Pretty Beach Public School rank in NSW?
Empire Bay Public School is 844th of 1,619 and Pretty Beach Public School is 383rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.