Mount Terry Public School vs Tullimbar Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Terry Public School
Albion Park · Government primary · K-6
635 students · ICSEA 982
Tullimbar Public School
Tullimbar · Government primary · K-6
483 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Mount Terry Public School Albion Park NSW | Tullimbar Public School Tullimbar NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1266 of 1,619 | #913 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3938 of 4,908 | #2822 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 635 | 483 |
| Girls / boys | 307 / 328 | 224 / 259 |
| Foundation intake | 93 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.6 | 29.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 7% |
| Suburb | Albion Park 2527 | Tullimbar 2527 |
| Council area | Shellharbour | Shellharbour |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mtterry-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tullimbar-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Tullimbar Public School scores higher on the Success Index (48.3 vs 32.7).
- •Tullimbar Public School has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Terry Public School is the larger school with 635 students compared with 483.
- •Tullimbar Public School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -9%).
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 Mount Terry Public School better than Tullimbar Public School?
On the Success Index, Tullimbar Public School ranks higher (48.3 vs 32.7 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 Mount Terry Public School and Tullimbar Public School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Albion Park and Tullimbar in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Terry Public School has 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tullimbar Public School has 16.6.
How do Mount Terry Public School and Tullimbar Public School rank in NSW?
Mount Terry Public School is 1266th of 1,619 and Tullimbar Public School is 913th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.