Northlakes Public School vs South Grafton Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 412 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Northlakes Public School
San Remo · Government primary · K-6
341 students · ICSEA 905
South Grafton Public School
South Grafton · Government primary · K-6
564 students · ICSEA 905
| Measure | Northlakes Public School San Remo NSW | South Grafton Public School South Grafton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1537 of 1,619 | #1613 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4658 of 4,908 | #4881 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 341 | 564 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 180 | 288 / 276 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 70 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 905 | 905 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.4 | 35.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 27% |
| Suburb | San Remo 2262 | South Grafton 2460 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Clarence Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | northlake-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sthgrafton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Northlakes Public School scores higher on the Success Index (22.4 vs 16.1).
- •Northlakes Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.1).
- •South Grafton Public School is the larger school with 564 students compared with 341.
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 Northlakes Public School better than South Grafton Public School?
On the Success Index, Northlakes Public School ranks higher (22.4 vs 16.1 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 Northlakes Public School and South Grafton Public School?
About 412 km in a straight line, between San Remo and South Grafton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Northlakes Public School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Grafton Public School has 16.1.
How do Northlakes Public School and South Grafton Public School rank in NSW?
Northlakes Public School is 1537th of 1,619 and South Grafton Public School is 1613th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.