Kanwal Public School vs Tacoma Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kanwal Public School
Kanwal · Government primary · K-6
500 students · ICSEA 942
Tacoma Public School
Tacoma · Government primary · K-6
186 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Kanwal Public School Kanwal NSW | Tacoma Public School Tacoma NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1508 of 1,619 | #1412 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4579 of 4,908 | #4308 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 500 | 186 |
| Girls / boys | 232 / 268 | 94 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.5 | 12.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.8 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 20% |
| Suburb | Kanwal 2259 | Tacoma 2259 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kanwal-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tacoma-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Tacoma Public School scores higher on the Success Index (27.6 vs 23.8).
- •Kanwal Public School has the higher ICSEA (942 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tacoma Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.9).
- •Kanwal Public School is the larger school with 500 students compared with 186.
- •Tacoma Public School has grown faster over five years (-9% 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 Kanwal Public School better than Tacoma Public School?
On the Success Index, Tacoma Public School ranks higher (27.6 vs 23.8 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 Kanwal Public School and Tacoma Public School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Kanwal and Tacoma in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kanwal Public School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tacoma Public School has 14.9.
How do Kanwal Public School and Tacoma Public School rank in NSW?
Kanwal Public School is 1508th of 1,619 and Tacoma Public School is 1412th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.