Huskisson Public School vs Tomerong Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 7.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Huskisson Public School
Huskisson · Government primary · K-6
163 students · ICSEA 1004
Tomerong Public School
Tomerong · Government primary · K-6
116 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Huskisson Public School Huskisson NSW | Tomerong Public School Tomerong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #950 of 1,619 | #1098 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2929 of 4,908 | #3438 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 163 | 116 |
| Girls / boys | 81 / 82 | 60 / 56 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 8.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 15% |
| Suburb | Huskisson 2540 | Tomerong 2540 |
| Council area | Shoalhaven | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | huskisson-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tomerong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Huskisson Public School scores higher on the Success Index (46.8 vs 39.8).
- •Huskisson Public School has the higher ICSEA (1004 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tomerong Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.1).
- •Huskisson Public School is the larger school with 163 students compared with 116.
- •Huskisson Public School has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -23%).
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 Huskisson Public School better than Tomerong Public School?
On the Success Index, Huskisson Public School ranks higher (46.8 vs 39.8 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 Huskisson Public School and Tomerong Public School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Huskisson and Tomerong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Huskisson Public School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tomerong Public School has 13.8.
How do Huskisson Public School and Tomerong Public School rank in NSW?
Huskisson Public School is 950th of 1,619 and Tomerong Public School is 1098th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.