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North Haven Public School vs Nuwarra Public School

A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 310 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureNorth Haven Public School
North Haven NSW
Nuwarra Public School
Moorebank NSW
Success Index
51
Top 50%
52
Top 50%
State rank (type)#854 of 1,619#846 of 1,619
National rank (type)#2598 of 4,908#2579 of 4,908
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimaryPrimary
Year rangeK-6K-6
Students232508
Girls / boys107 / 125235 / 273
Foundation intake2870
Year 7 cohort––
Year 12 cohort––
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth+5%+9%
ICSEA
Average 1000
997997
ICSEA percentile45th45th
Top SEA quarter15%10%
Bottom SEA quarter30%35%
Students per teacher15.313.3
Teaching staff (FTE)15.238.1
Non-teaching staff (FTE)2.812.0
Language background other than English5%62%
Indigenous students17%3%
SuburbNorth Haven 2443Moorebank 2170
Council areaPort Macquarie-HastingsLiverpool
RemotenessInner RegionalMajor Cities
Websitenorthhaven-p.schools.nsw.gov.aunuwarra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

The verdict

  • •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (51.3 vs 51.6).
  • •Nuwarra Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.3).
  • •Nuwarra Public School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 232.

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 Haven Public School better than Nuwarra 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 North Haven Public School and Nuwarra Public School?

About 310 km in a straight line, between North Haven and Moorebank in New South Wales.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

North Haven Public School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nuwarra Public School has 13.3.

How do North Haven Public School and Nuwarra Public School rank in NSW?

North Haven Public School is 854th of 1,619 and Nuwarra Public School is 846th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.