Grahamstown Public School vs Irrawang Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Grahamstown Public School
Raymond Terrace · Government primary · K-6
253 students · ICSEA 912
Irrawang Public School
Raymond Terrace · Government primary · P-6
304 students · ICSEA 863
| Measure | Grahamstown Public School Raymond Terrace NSW | Irrawang Public School Raymond Terrace NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1466 of 1,619 | #1516 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4470 of 4,908 | #4603 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 253 | 304 |
| Girls / boys | 117 / 136 | 144 / 160 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 912 | 863 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 24.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 37% |
| Suburb | Raymond Terrace 2324 | Raymond Terrace 2324 |
| Council area | Port Stephens | Port Stephens |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | grahamstow-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | irrawang-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Grahamstown Public School scores higher on the Success Index (25.3 vs 23.3).
- •Grahamstown Public School has the higher ICSEA (912 vs 863), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Irrawang Public School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 253.
- •Irrawang Public School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -20%).
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 Grahamstown Public School better than Irrawang Public School?
On the Success Index, Grahamstown Public School ranks higher (25.3 vs 23.3 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 Grahamstown Public School and Irrawang Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Raymond Terrace and Raymond Terrace in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Grahamstown Public School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Irrawang Public School has 12.7.
How do Grahamstown Public School and Irrawang Public School rank in NSW?
Grahamstown Public School is 1466th of 1,619 and Irrawang Public School is 1516th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.