Frank Partridge VC Public School vs Nambucca Heads Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Frank Partridge VC Public School
Nambucca Heads · Government primary · K-6
217 students · ICSEA 886
Nambucca Heads Public School
Nambucca Heads · Government primary · K-6
156 students · ICSEA 904
| Measure | Frank Partridge VC Public School Nambucca Heads NSW | Nambucca Heads Public School Nambucca Heads NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1310 of 1,619 | #1567 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4050 of 4,908 | #4728 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 217 | 156 |
| Girls / boys | 100 / 117 | 75 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -42% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 886 | 904 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 41% | 26% |
| Suburb | Nambucca Heads 2448 | Nambucca Heads 2448 |
| Council area | Nambucca Valley | Nambucca Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | frankpart-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | nambuccahd-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Frank Partridge VC Public School scores higher on the Success Index (31.0 vs 21.0).
- •Nambucca Heads Public School has the higher ICSEA (904 vs 886), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Frank Partridge VC Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.4).
- •Frank Partridge VC Public School is the larger school with 217 students compared with 156.
- •Frank Partridge VC Public School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -42%).
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 Frank Partridge VC Public School better than Nambucca Heads Public School?
On the Success Index, Frank Partridge VC Public School ranks higher (31.0 vs 21.0 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 Frank Partridge VC Public School and Nambucca Heads Public School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Nambucca Heads and Nambucca Heads in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Frank Partridge VC Public School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nambucca Heads Public School has 13.4.
How do Frank Partridge VC Public School and Nambucca Heads Public School rank in NSW?
Frank Partridge VC Public School is 1310th of 1,619 and Nambucca Heads Public School is 1567th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.