Emu Plains Public School vs Tuggerah Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 86 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emu Plains Public School
Emu Plains · Government primary · K-6
406 students · ICSEA 993
Tuggerah Public School
Tuggerah · Government primary · K-6
359 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Emu Plains Public School Emu Plains NSW | Tuggerah Public School Tuggerah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1097 of 1,619 | #1171 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3436 of 4,908 | #3656 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 406 | 359 |
| Girls / boys | 183 / 223 | 163 / 196 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.2 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 4.4 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 13% |
| Suburb | Emu Plains 2750 | Tuggerah 2259 |
| Council area | Penrith | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | emuplains-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tuggerah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Emu Plains Public School scores higher on the Success Index (39.8 vs 36.8).
- •Emu Plains Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.3).
- •Emu Plains Public School is the larger school with 406 students compared with 359.
- •Emu Plains Public School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -20%).
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 Emu Plains Public School better than Tuggerah Public School?
On the Success Index, Emu Plains Public School ranks higher (39.8 vs 36.8 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 Emu Plains Public School and Tuggerah Public School?
About 86 km in a straight line, between Emu Plains and Tuggerah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emu Plains Public School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tuggerah Public School has 17.3.
How do Emu Plains Public School and Tuggerah Public School rank in NSW?
Emu Plains Public School is 1097th of 1,619 and Tuggerah Public School is 1171st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.