Irrawang Public School vs Moree Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 409 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Irrawang Public School
Raymond Terrace · Government primary · P-6
304 students · ICSEA 863
Moree Public School
Moree · Government primary · K-6
432 students · ICSEA 862
| Measure | Irrawang Public School Raymond Terrace NSW | Moree Public School Moree NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1516 of 1,619 | #1501 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4603 of 4,908 | #4562 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 304 | 432 |
| Girls / boys | 144 / 160 | 197 / 235 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 863 | 862 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 33.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 37% | 45% |
| Suburb | Raymond Terrace 2324 | Moree 2400 |
| Council area | Port Stephens | Moree Plains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | irrawang-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | moree-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (23.3 vs 24.0).
- •Irrawang Public School has the higher ICSEA (863 vs 862), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moree Public School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 304.
- •Irrawang Public School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -19%).
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 Irrawang Public School better than Moree Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Irrawang Public School and Moree Public School?
About 409 km in a straight line, between Raymond Terrace and Moree in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Irrawang Public School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moree Public School has 12.8.
How do Irrawang Public School and Moree Public School rank in NSW?
Irrawang Public School is 1516th of 1,619 and Moree Public School is 1501st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.