Greenacre Public School vs Tacoma Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 79 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Greenacre Public School
Greenacre · Government primary · K-6
611 students · ICSEA 938
Tacoma Public School
Tacoma · Government primary · K-6
186 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Greenacre Public School Greenacre NSW | Tacoma Public School Tacoma NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1284 of 1,619 | #1412 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3982 of 4,908 | #4308 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 611 | 186 |
| Girls / boys | 296 / 315 | 94 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.6 | 12.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 20% |
| Suburb | Greenacre 2190 | Tacoma 2259 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | greenacre-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tacoma-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Greenacre Public School scores higher on the Success Index (32.0 vs 27.6).
- •Greenacre Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.9).
- •Greenacre Public School is the larger school with 611 students compared with 186.
- •Tacoma Public School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -27%).
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 Greenacre Public School better than Tacoma Public School?
On the Success Index, Greenacre Public School ranks higher (32.0 vs 27.6 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 Greenacre Public School and Tacoma Public School?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Greenacre and Tacoma in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Greenacre Public School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tacoma Public School has 14.9.
How do Greenacre Public School and Tacoma Public School rank in NSW?
Greenacre Public School is 1284th of 1,619 and Tacoma Public School is 1412th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.