Flinders Public School vs Shellharbour Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.5 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 Public School
Shellharbour · Government primary · K-6
368 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Flinders Public School Flinders NSW | Shellharbour Public School Shellharbour NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1036 of 1,619 | #1231 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3229 of 4,908 | #3819 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 518 | 368 |
| Girls / boys | 237 / 281 | 149 / 219 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.6 | 21.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 10% |
| Suburb | Flinders 2529 | Shellharbour 2529 |
| Council area | Shellharbour | Shellharbour |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | flinders-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | shellharb-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Flinders Public School scores higher on the Success Index (42.9 vs 34.4).
- •Flinders Public School has the higher ICSEA (1004 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Flinders Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.4).
- •Flinders Public School is the larger school with 518 students compared with 368.
- •Flinders Public School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -21%).
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 Public School?
On the Success Index, Flinders Public School ranks higher (42.9 vs 34.4 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 Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Flinders and Shellharbour 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 Public School has 17.4.
How do Flinders Public School and Shellharbour Public School rank in NSW?
Flinders Public School is 1036th of 1,619 and Shellharbour Public School is 1231st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.