Kororo Public School vs Tyalla Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kororo Public School
Korora · Government primary · K-6
441 students · ICSEA 1019
Tyalla Public School
Coffs Harbour · Government primary · K-6
258 students · ICSEA 872
| Measure | Kororo Public School Korora NSW | Tyalla Public School Coffs Harbour NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1043 of 1,619 | #1524 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3256 of 4,908 | #4621 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 441 | 258 |
| Girls / boys | 221 / 220 | 129 / 129 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1019 | 872 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 37% |
| Suburb | Korora 2450 | Coffs Harbour 2450 |
| Council area | Coffs Harbour | Coffs Harbour |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | kororo-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tyalla-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kororo Public School scores higher on the Success Index (42.4 vs 23.1).
- •Kororo Public School has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 872), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tyalla Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 18.2).
- •Kororo Public School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 258.
- •Tyalla Public School has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -29%).
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 Kororo Public School better than Tyalla Public School?
On the Success Index, Kororo Public School ranks higher (42.4 vs 23.1 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 Kororo Public School and Tyalla Public School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Korora and Coffs Harbour in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kororo Public School has 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tyalla Public School has 11.8.
How do Kororo Public School and Tyalla Public School rank in NSW?
Kororo Public School is 1043rd of 1,619 and Tyalla Public School is 1524th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.