Main Arm Upper Public School vs The Pocket Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 6.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Main Arm Upper Public School
Upper Main Arm · Government primary · K-6
88 students · ICSEA 1016
The Pocket Public School
The Pocket · Government primary · K-6
111 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | Main Arm Upper Public School Upper Main Arm NSW | The Pocket Public School The Pocket NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #869 of 1,619 | #432 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2660 of 4,908 | #1319 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 88 | 111 |
| Girls / boys | 42 / 46 | 61 / 50 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 6.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 1% |
| Suburb | Upper Main Arm 2482 | The Pocket 2483 |
| Council area | Byron | Byron |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | mainarmup-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | thepocket-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •The Pocket Public School scores higher on the Success Index (66.7 vs 50.4).
- •The Pocket Public School has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 1016), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Main Arm Upper Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.2).
- •The Pocket Public School is the larger school with 111 students compared with 88.
- •The Pocket Public School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -3%).
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 Main Arm Upper Public School better than The Pocket Public School?
On the Success Index, The Pocket Public School ranks higher (66.7 vs 50.4 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 Main Arm Upper Public School and The Pocket Public School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Upper Main Arm and The Pocket in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Main Arm Upper Public School has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Pocket Public School has 18.2.
How do Main Arm Upper Public School and The Pocket Public School rank in NSW?
Main Arm Upper Public School is 869th of 1,619 and The Pocket Public School is 432nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.