Nabiac Public School vs Tacoma Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 158 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nabiac Public School
Nabiac · Government primary · K-6
165 students · ICSEA 938
Tacoma Public School
Tacoma · Government primary · K-6
186 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Nabiac Public School Nabiac NSW | Tacoma Public School Tacoma NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1395 of 1,619 | #1412 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4268 of 4,908 | #4308 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 165 | 186 |
| Girls / boys | 87 / 78 | 94 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 12.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 20% |
| Suburb | Nabiac 2312 | Tacoma 2259 |
| Council area | Mid-Coast | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | nabiac-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tacoma-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (28.1 vs 27.6).
- •Tacoma Public School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 165.
- •Tacoma Public School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -19%).
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 Nabiac Public School better than Tacoma Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Nabiac Public School and Tacoma Public School?
About 158 km in a straight line, between Nabiac and Tacoma in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nabiac Public School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tacoma Public School has 14.9.
How do Nabiac Public School and Tacoma Public School rank in NSW?
Nabiac Public School is 1395th of 1,619 and Tacoma Public School is 1412th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.