Mullaway Public School vs Sandy Beach Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 8.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mullaway Public School
Mullaway · Government primary · K-6
266 students · ICSEA 1033
Sandy Beach Public School
Sandy Beach · Government primary · K-6
336 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Mullaway Public School Mullaway NSW | Sandy Beach Public School Sandy Beach NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #683 of 1,619 | #1174 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2079 of 4,908 | #3663 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 266 | 336 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 151 | 160 / 176 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1033 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 22.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 16% |
| Suburb | Mullaway 2456 | Sandy Beach 2456 |
| Council area | Coffs Harbour | Coffs Harbour |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | mullaway-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sandybeach-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mullaway Public School scores higher on the Success Index (58.1 vs 36.7).
- •Mullaway Public School has the higher ICSEA (1033 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sandy Beach Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.1).
- •Sandy Beach Public School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 266.
- •Mullaway Public School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -6%).
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 Mullaway Public School better than Sandy Beach Public School?
On the Success Index, Mullaway Public School ranks higher (58.1 vs 36.7 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 Mullaway Public School and Sandy Beach Public School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Mullaway and Sandy Beach in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mullaway Public School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sandy Beach Public School has 14.9.
How do Mullaway Public School and Sandy Beach Public School rank in NSW?
Mullaway Public School is 683rd of 1,619 and Sandy Beach Public School is 1174th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.