Jennings Public School vs Taree Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 336 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jennings Public School
Jennings · Government primary · K-6
10 students · ICSEA 795
Taree Public School
Taree · Government primary · K-6
83 students · ICSEA 795
| Measure | Jennings Public School Jennings NSW | Taree Public School Taree NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 7 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1532 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4646 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 10 | 83 |
| Girls / boys | 5 / 5 | 35 / 48 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 795 | 795 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 90% |
| Students per teacher | – | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 9.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.7 | 4.4 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 60% | 48% |
| Suburb | Jennings 4383 | Taree 2430 |
| Council area | Tenterfield | Mid-Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | jennings-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | taree-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Taree Public School scores higher on the Success Index (22.7 vs 7.2).
- •Taree Public School is the larger school with 83 students compared with 10.
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 Jennings Public School better than Taree Public School?
On the Success Index, Taree Public School ranks higher (22.7 vs 7.2 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 Jennings Public School and Taree Public School?
About 336 km in a straight line, between Jennings and Taree in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Jennings Public School and Taree Public School rank in NSW?
Jennings Public School is unranked and Taree Public School is 1532nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.