Iluka Public School vs Palmers Island Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 6.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Iluka Public School
Iluka · Government primary · K-6
96 students · ICSEA 996
Palmers Island Public School
Palmers Island · Government primary · K-6
56 students · ICSEA 944
| Measure | Iluka Public School Iluka NSW | Palmers Island Public School Palmers Island NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #914 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2824 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 96 | 56 |
| Girls / boys | 41 / 55 | 23 / 33 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +47% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 944 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 8.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 6.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 3.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 14% |
| Suburb | Iluka 2466 | Palmers Island 2463 |
| Council area | Clarence Valley | Clarence Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | iluka-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | palmersisl-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Iluka Public School scores higher on the Success Index (48.2 vs 33.8).
- •Iluka Public School has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 944), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Palmers Island Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 14.3).
- •Iluka Public School is the larger school with 96 students compared with 56.
- •Palmers Island Public School has grown faster over five years (47% vs -5%).
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 Iluka Public School better than Palmers Island Public School?
On the Success Index, Iluka Public School ranks higher (48.2 vs 33.8 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 Iluka Public School and Palmers Island Public School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Iluka and Palmers Island in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Iluka Public School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Palmers Island Public School has 8.8.
How do Iluka Public School and Palmers Island Public School rank in NSW?
Iluka Public School is 914th of 1,619 and Palmers Island Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.