Mullumbimby High School vs Mullumbimby Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mullumbimby High School
Mullumbimby · Government high school · 7-12
623 students · ICSEA 1019
Mullumbimby Public School
Mullumbimby · Government primary · K-6
217 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | Mullumbimby High School Mullumbimby NSW | Mullumbimby Public School Mullumbimby NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #223 of 539 | #887 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #569 of 1,472 | #2723 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 623 | 217 |
| Girls / boys | 282 / 341 | 102 / 115 |
| Foundation intake | – | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | 133 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 67 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1019 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.5 | 13.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.5 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 7% |
| Suburb | Mullumbimby 2482 | Mullumbimby 2482 |
| Council area | Byron | Byron |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | mullumbimb-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mullumbimby High School scores higher on the Success Index (57.5 vs 49.6).
- •Mullumbimby Public School has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 1019), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mullumbimby High School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 16.3).
- •Mullumbimby High School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 217.
- •Mullumbimby High School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -16%).
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 Mullumbimby High School better than Mullumbimby Public School?
On the Success Index, Mullumbimby High School ranks higher (57.5 vs 49.6 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 Mullumbimby High School and Mullumbimby Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mullumbimby and Mullumbimby in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mullumbimby High School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mullumbimby Public School has 16.3.
How do Mullumbimby High School and Mullumbimby Public School rank in NSW?
Mullumbimby High School is 223rd of 539 and Mullumbimby Public School is 887th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.