Inaburra School vs Tharawal Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Inaburra School
Bangor · Independent combined · K-12
1,211 students · ICSEA 1123
Tharawal Public School
Menai · Government primary · K-6
328 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Inaburra School Bangor NSW | Tharawal Public School Menai NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #77 of 314 | #567 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #217 of 1,259 | #1743 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,211 | 328 |
| Girls / boys | 603 / 608 | 135 / 193 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 138 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 136 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1123 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 118.9 | 18.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 60.4 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bangor 2234 | Menai 2234 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.inaburra.nsw.edu.au | tharawal-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Inaburra School scores higher on the Success Index (72.3 vs 62.1).
- •Inaburra School has the higher ICSEA (1123 vs 1085), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Inaburra School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 17.5).
- •Inaburra School is the larger school with 1,211 students compared with 328.
- •Inaburra School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -13%).
- •Inaburra School is a independent school while Tharawal Public School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Inaburra School better than Tharawal Public School?
On the Success Index, Inaburra School ranks higher (72.3 vs 62.1 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 Inaburra School and Tharawal Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bangor and Menai in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Inaburra School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tharawal Public School has 17.5.
How do Inaburra School and Tharawal Public School rank in NSW?
Inaburra School is 77th of 314 and Tharawal Public School is 567th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.