Minnamurra Public School vs Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 5.2 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
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
Shellharbour · Catholic primary · K-6
405 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Minnamurra Public School Minnamurra NSW | Stella Maris Catholic Primary School Shellharbour NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #447 of 1,619 | #511 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1349 of 4,908 | #1555 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 464 | 405 |
| Girls / boys | 200 / 264 | 214 / 191 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.4 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 8% |
| Suburb | Minnamurra 2533 | Shellharbour 2529 |
| Council area | Kiama | Shellharbour |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | minnamurra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.smsdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Minnamurra Public School scores higher on the Success Index (66.3 vs 64.0).
- •Minnamurra Public School has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 1050), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Stella Maris Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.6).
- •Minnamurra Public School is the larger school with 464 students compared with 405.
- •Minnamurra Public School is a government school while Stella Maris Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Stella Maris Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Minnamurra Public School ranks higher (66.3 vs 64.0 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 Stella Maris Catholic Primary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Minnamurra and Shellharbour 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 Stella Maris Catholic Primary School has 15.5.
How do Minnamurra Public School and Stella Maris Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Minnamurra Public School is 447th of 1,619 and Stella Maris Catholic Primary School is 511th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.