Gosford East Public School vs Point Clare Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gosford East Public School
East Gosford · Government primary · K-6
334 students · ICSEA 1017
Point Clare Public School
Point Clare · Government primary · K-6
479 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Gosford East Public School East Gosford NSW | Point Clare Public School Point Clare NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #889 of 1,619 | #669 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2733 of 4,908 | #2037 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 334 | 479 |
| Girls / boys | 148 / 186 | 259 / 220 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 18.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 26.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 5% |
| Suburb | East Gosford 2250 | Point Clare 2250 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gosfordest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | pointclare-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Point Clare Public School scores higher on the Success Index (58.7 vs 49.5).
- •Point Clare Public School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gosford East Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.0).
- •Point Clare Public School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 334.
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 Gosford East Public School better than Point Clare Public School?
On the Success Index, Point Clare Public School ranks higher (58.7 vs 49.5 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 Gosford East Public School and Point Clare Public School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between East Gosford and Point Clare in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gosford East Public School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Point Clare Public School has 18.0.
How do Gosford East Public School and Point Clare Public School rank in NSW?
Gosford East Public School is 889th of 1,619 and Point Clare Public School is 669th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.