Lowanna Public School vs Ulong Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.2 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
Ulong Public School
Ulong · Government primary · K-6
32 students · ICSEA 903
| Measure | Lowanna Public School Lowanna NSW | Ulong Public School Ulong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 20 | 32 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 11 | 15 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 793 | 903 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 81% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.7 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 55% | 16% |
| Suburb | Lowanna 2450 | Ulong 2450 |
| Council area | Coffs Harbour | Coffs Harbour |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | lowanna-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | ulong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Ulong Public School scores higher on the Success Index (21.5 vs 19.7).
- •Ulong Public School has the higher ICSEA (903 vs 793), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ulong Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.5).
- •Ulong Public School is the larger school with 32 students compared with 20.
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 Ulong Public School?
On the Success Index, Ulong Public School ranks higher (21.5 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 Ulong Public School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Lowanna and Ulong 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 Ulong Public School has 10.7.
How do Lowanna Public School and Ulong Public School rank in NSW?
Lowanna Public School is unranked and Ulong Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.