Merimbula Public School vs Narwee Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 343 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Merimbula Public School
Merimbula · Government primary · K-6
428 students · ICSEA 1001
Narwee Public School
Narwee · Government primary · K-6
246 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Merimbula Public School Merimbula NSW | Narwee Public School Narwee NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #880 of 1,619 | #1045 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2698 of 4,908 | #3273 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 428 | 246 |
| Girls / boys | 197 / 231 | 131 / 115 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.3 | 15.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 7% |
| Suburb | Merimbula 2548 | Narwee 2209 |
| Council area | Bega Valley | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | merimbula-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | narwee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Merimbula Public School scores higher on the Success Index (49.8 vs 42.2).
- •Merimbula Public School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 246.
- •Merimbula Public School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -22%).
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 Merimbula Public School better than Narwee Public School?
On the Success Index, Merimbula Public School ranks higher (49.8 vs 42.2 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 Merimbula Public School and Narwee Public School?
About 343 km in a straight line, between Merimbula and Narwee in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Merimbula Public School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narwee Public School has 15.8.
How do Merimbula Public School and Narwee Public School rank in NSW?
Merimbula Public School is 880th of 1,619 and Narwee Public School is 1045th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.