Eschol Park Public School vs North East Public School of Distance Education
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 350 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eschol Park Public School
Eschol Park · Government primary · K-6
326 students · ICSEA 979
North East Public School of Distance Education
Port Macquarie · Government primary · K-6
45 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Eschol Park Public School Eschol Park NSW | North East Public School of Distance Education Port Macquarie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1210 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3772 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 326 | 45 |
| Girls / boys | 154 / 172 | 22 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -84% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 4.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.8 | 10.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 3.5 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 18% |
| Suburb | Eschol Park 2558 | Port Macquarie 2444 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Port Macquarie-Hastings |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | escholpark-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | northeast-d.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •North East Public School of Distance Education scores higher on the Success Index (43.6 vs 35.0).
- •North East Public School of Distance Education has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 16.5).
- •Eschol Park Public School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 45.
- •Eschol Park Public School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -84%).
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 Eschol Park Public School better than North East Public School of Distance Education?
On the Success Index, North East Public School of Distance Education ranks higher (43.6 vs 35.0 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 Eschol Park Public School and North East Public School of Distance Education?
About 350 km in a straight line, between Eschol Park and Port Macquarie in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eschol Park Public School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North East Public School of Distance Education has 4.5.
How do Eschol Park Public School and North East Public School of Distance Education rank in NSW?
Eschol Park Public School is 1210th of 1,619 and North East Public School of Distance Education is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.