Horsley Park Public School vs Port Macquarie Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 330 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Horsley Park Public School
Horsley Park · Government primary · K-6
84 students · ICSEA 932
Port Macquarie Public School
Port Macquarie · Government primary · K-6
451 students · ICSEA 932
| Measure | Horsley Park Public School Horsley Park NSW | Port Macquarie Public School Port Macquarie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1306 of 1,619 | #1150 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4036 of 4,908 | #3609 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 84 | 451 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 55 | 202 / 249 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 932 | 932 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 37.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 11.3 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 24% |
| Suburb | Horsley Park 2175 | Port Macquarie 2444 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Port Macquarie-Hastings |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | horsleypk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | portmac-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Port Macquarie Public School scores higher on the Success Index (37.4 vs 31.2).
- •Horsley Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 12.1).
- •Port Macquarie Public School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 84.
- •Port Macquarie Public School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -8%).
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 Horsley Park Public School better than Port Macquarie Public School?
On the Success Index, Port Macquarie Public School ranks higher (37.4 vs 31.2 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 Horsley Park Public School and Port Macquarie Public School?
About 330 km in a straight line, between Horsley Park and Port Macquarie in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Horsley Park Public School has 8.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Port Macquarie Public School has 12.1.
How do Horsley Park Public School and Port Macquarie Public School rank in NSW?
Horsley Park Public School is 1306th of 1,619 and Port Macquarie Public School is 1150th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.