Northbourne Public School vs South Coogee Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 49 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Northbourne Public School
Marsden Park · Government primary · K-6
1,711 students · ICSEA 1095
South Coogee Public School
South Coogee · Government primary · K-6
376 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Northbourne Public School Marsden Park NSW | South Coogee Public School South Coogee NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #321 of 1,619 | #583 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1067 of 4,908 | #1780 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,711 | 376 |
| Girls / boys | 827 / 884 | 172 / 204 |
| Foundation intake | 240 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1095 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 99.0 | 21.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 85% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 8% |
| Suburb | Marsden Park 2765 | South Coogee 2034 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | northbourn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sthcoogee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Northbourne Public School scores higher on the Success Index (69.4 vs 61.7).
- •Northbourne Public School is the larger school with 1,711 students compared with 376.
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 Northbourne Public School better than South Coogee Public School?
On the Success Index, Northbourne Public School ranks higher (69.4 vs 61.7 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 Northbourne Public School and South Coogee Public School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Marsden Park and South Coogee in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Northbourne Public School has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Coogee Public School has 17.3.
How do Northbourne Public School and South Coogee Public School rank in NSW?
Northbourne Public School is 321st of 1,619 and South Coogee Public School is 583rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.