Minnamurra Public School vs Shellharbour Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Minnamurra Public School
Minnamurra · Government primary · K-6
464 students · ICSEA 1068
Shellharbour Anglican College
Dunmore · Independent combined · K-12
981 students · ICSEA 1099
| Measure | Minnamurra Public School Minnamurra NSW | Shellharbour Anglican College Dunmore NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #447 of 1,619 | #123 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1349 of 4,908 | #392 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 464 | 981 |
| Girls / boys | 200 / 264 | 494 / 487 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 128 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 68 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 1099 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.4 | 67.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 21.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | Minnamurra 2533 | Dunmore 2529 |
| Council area | Kiama | Shellharbour |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | minnamurra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.shellharbourac.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Minnamurra Public School scores higher on the Success Index (66.3 vs 63.9).
- •Shellharbour Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1099 vs 1068), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Shellharbour Anglican College has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.6).
- •Shellharbour Anglican College is the larger school with 981 students compared with 464.
- •Shellharbour Anglican College has grown faster over five years (40% vs 11%).
- •Minnamurra Public School is a government school while Shellharbour Anglican College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Minnamurra Public School better than Shellharbour Anglican College?
On the Success Index, Minnamurra Public School ranks higher (66.3 vs 63.9 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 Minnamurra Public School and Shellharbour Anglican College?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Minnamurra and Dunmore in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Minnamurra Public School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shellharbour Anglican College has 14.5.
How do Minnamurra Public School and Shellharbour Anglican College rank in NSW?
Minnamurra Public School is 447th of 1,619 and Shellharbour Anglican College is 123rd of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.