Lowanna Public School vs Taree Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 194 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lowanna Public School
Lowanna · Government primary · K-6
20 students · ICSEA 793
Taree Public School
Taree · Government primary · K-6
83 students · ICSEA 795
| Measure | Lowanna Public School Lowanna NSW | Taree Public School Taree NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 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 | 20 | 83 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 11 | 35 / 48 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 793 | 795 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 81% | 90% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 9.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.7 | 4.4 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 55% | 48% |
| Suburb | Lowanna 2450 | Taree 2430 |
| Council area | Coffs Harbour | Mid-Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | lowanna-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 19.7).
- •Taree Public School has the higher ICSEA (795 vs 793), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Taree Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.5).
- •Taree Public School is the larger school with 83 students compared with 20.
- •Taree Public School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 0%).
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 Lowanna Public School better than Taree Public School?
On the Success Index, Taree Public School ranks higher (22.7 vs 19.7 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 Lowanna Public School and Taree Public School?
About 194 km in a straight line, between Lowanna and Taree in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lowanna Public School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Taree Public School has 8.6.
How do Lowanna Public School and Taree Public School rank in NSW?
Lowanna 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.