Karuah Public School vs Tanilba Bay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 9.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Karuah Public School
Karuah · Government primary · K-6
157 students · ICSEA 875
Tanilba Bay Public School
Tanilba Bay · Government primary · K-6
354 students · ICSEA 901
| Measure | Karuah Public School Karuah NSW | Tanilba Bay Public School Tanilba Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1497 of 1,619 | #1619 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4558 of 4,908 | #4906 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 157 | 354 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 74 | 171 / 183 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 875 | 901 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 21.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 4.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 39% | 29% |
| Suburb | Karuah 2324 | Tanilba Bay 2319 |
| Council area | Port Stephens | Port Stephens |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | karuah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tanilbabay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Karuah Public School scores higher on the Success Index (24.0 vs 12.5).
- •Tanilba Bay Public School has the higher ICSEA (901 vs 875), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Karuah Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.5).
- •Tanilba Bay Public School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 157.
- •Karuah Public School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -25%).
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 Karuah Public School better than Tanilba Bay Public School?
On the Success Index, Karuah Public School ranks higher (24.0 vs 12.5 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 Karuah Public School and Tanilba Bay Public School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Karuah and Tanilba Bay in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Karuah Public School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tanilba Bay Public School has 16.5.
How do Karuah Public School and Tanilba Bay Public School rank in NSW?
Karuah Public School is 1497th of 1,619 and Tanilba Bay Public School is 1619th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.