North East Public School of Distance Education vs Port Macquarie Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 0 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
North East Public School of Distance Education
Port Macquarie · Government primary · K-6
45 students · ICSEA 979
Port Macquarie Public School
Port Macquarie · Government primary · K-6
451 students · ICSEA 932
| Measure | North East Public School of Distance Education Port Macquarie NSW | Port Macquarie Public School Port Macquarie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1150 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3609 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 45 | 451 |
| Girls / boys | 22 / 23 | 202 / 249 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -84% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 932 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 4.5 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 37.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 11.3 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 24% |
| Suburb | Port Macquarie 2444 | Port Macquarie 2444 |
| Council area | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Port Macquarie-Hastings |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | northeast-d.schools.nsw.gov.au | portmac-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •North East Public School of Distance Education scores higher on the Success Index (43.6 vs 37.4).
- •North East Public School of Distance Education has the higher ICSEA (979 vs 932), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North East Public School of Distance Education has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 12.1).
- •Port Macquarie Public School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 45.
- •Port Macquarie Public School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -84%).
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 North East Public School of Distance Education better than Port Macquarie Public School?
On the Success Index, North East Public School of Distance Education ranks higher (43.6 vs 37.4 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 North East Public School of Distance Education and Port Macquarie Public School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Port Macquarie and Port Macquarie in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
North East Public School of Distance Education has 4.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Port Macquarie Public School has 12.1.
How do North East Public School of Distance Education and Port Macquarie Public School rank in NSW?
North East Public School of Distance Education is unranked and Port Macquarie Public School is 1150th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.