Flinders Public School vs Shellharbour Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Flinders Public School
Flinders · Government primary · K-6
518 students · ICSEA 1004
Shellharbour Anglican College
Dunmore · Independent combined · K-12
981 students · ICSEA 1099
| Measure | Flinders Public School Flinders NSW | Shellharbour Anglican College Dunmore NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1036 of 1,619 | #123 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #3229 of 4,908 | #392 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 518 | 981 |
| Girls / boys | 237 / 281 | 494 / 487 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 128 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 68 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 1099 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.6 | 67.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 21.9 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 5% |
| Suburb | Flinders 2529 | Dunmore 2529 |
| Council area | Shellharbour | Shellharbour |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | flinders-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.shellharbourac.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Shellharbour Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (63.9 vs 42.9).
- •Shellharbour Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1099 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Shellharbour Anglican College has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.9).
- •Shellharbour Anglican College is the larger school with 981 students compared with 518.
- •Shellharbour Anglican College has grown faster over five years (40% vs -8%).
- •Flinders Public School is a government school while Shellharbour Anglican College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Flinders Public School better than Shellharbour Anglican College?
On the Success Index, Shellharbour Anglican College ranks higher (63.9 vs 42.9 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 Flinders Public School and Shellharbour Anglican College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Flinders and Dunmore in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Flinders Public School has 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shellharbour Anglican College has 14.5.
How do Flinders Public School and Shellharbour Anglican College rank in NSW?
Flinders Public School is 1036th of 1,619 and Shellharbour Anglican College is 123rd of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.