Nabiac Public School vs Tuncurry Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 13 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
Tuncurry Public School
Tuncurry · Government primary · K-6
366 students · ICSEA 930
| Measure | Nabiac Public School Nabiac NSW | Tuncurry Public School Tuncurry NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1395 of 1,619 | #1493 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4268 of 4,908 | #4544 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 165 | 366 |
| Girls / boys | 87 / 78 | 165 / 201 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 53 |
| 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 | 930 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 25.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 21% |
| Suburb | Nabiac 2312 | Tuncurry 2428 |
| Council area | Mid-Coast | Mid-Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | nabiac-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tuncurry-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Nabiac Public School scores higher on the Success Index (28.1 vs 24.3).
- •Nabiac Public School has the higher ICSEA (938 vs 930), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tuncurry Public School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 165.
- •Tuncurry 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 Tuncurry Public School?
On the Success Index, Nabiac Public School ranks higher (28.1 vs 24.3 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 Nabiac Public School and Tuncurry Public School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Nabiac and Tuncurry 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 Tuncurry Public School has 14.5.
How do Nabiac Public School and Tuncurry Public School rank in NSW?
Nabiac Public School is 1395th of 1,619 and Tuncurry Public School is 1493rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.