Iluka Public School vs Rathmines Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 438 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
Rathmines Public School
Rathmines · Government primary · K-6
311 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Iluka Public School Iluka NSW | Rathmines Public School Rathmines NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #914 of 1,619 | #1115 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2824 of 4,908 | #3490 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 96 | 311 |
| Girls / boys | 41 / 55 | 145 / 166 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 20.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 13% |
| Suburb | Iluka 2466 | Rathmines 2283 |
| Council area | Clarence Valley | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | iluka-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | rathmines-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Iluka Public School scores higher on the Success Index (48.2 vs 39.1).
- •Iluka Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.2).
- •Rathmines Public School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 96.
- •Iluka Public School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -13%).
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 Rathmines Public School?
On the Success Index, Iluka Public School ranks higher (48.2 vs 39.1 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 Rathmines Public School?
About 438 km in a straight line, between Iluka and Rathmines 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 Rathmines Public School has 15.2.
How do Iluka Public School and Rathmines Public School rank in NSW?
Iluka Public School is 914th of 1,619 and Rathmines Public School is 1115th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.