Jamberoo Public School vs Minnamurra 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.
Jamberoo Public School
Jamberoo · Government primary · K-6
131 students · ICSEA 1045
Minnamurra Public School
Minnamurra · Government primary · K-6
464 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | Jamberoo Public School Jamberoo NSW | Minnamurra Public School Minnamurra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #644 of 1,619 | #447 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1966 of 4,908 | #1349 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 131 | 464 |
| Girls / boys | 66 / 65 | 200 / 264 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 26.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 4.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Jamberoo 2533 | Minnamurra 2533 |
| Council area | Kiama | Kiama |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | jamberoo-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | minnamurra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Minnamurra Public School scores higher on the Success Index (66.3 vs 59.5).
- •Minnamurra Public School has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 1045), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jamberoo Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.6).
- •Minnamurra Public School is the larger school with 464 students compared with 131.
- •Minnamurra Public School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -8%).
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 Jamberoo Public School better than Minnamurra Public School?
On the Success Index, Minnamurra Public School ranks higher (66.3 vs 59.5 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 Jamberoo Public School and Minnamurra Public School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Jamberoo and Minnamurra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jamberoo Public School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Minnamurra Public School has 17.6.
How do Jamberoo Public School and Minnamurra Public School rank in NSW?
Jamberoo Public School is 644th of 1,619 and Minnamurra Public School is 447th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.