Noumea Public School vs The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 533 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Noumea Public School
Shalvey · Government primary · K-6
260 students · ICSEA 866
The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School
Tenterfield · Government primary · K-6
199 students · ICSEA 865
| Measure | Noumea Public School Shalvey NSW | The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School Tenterfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 17 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1604 of 1,619 | #1535 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4857 of 4,908 | #4653 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 260 | 199 |
| Girls / boys | 125 / 135 | 98 / 101 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 866 | 865 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 76% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 15.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.7 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 28% | 30% |
| Suburb | Shalvey 2770 | Tenterfield 2372 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Tenterfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | noumea-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sirhparkes-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School scores higher on the Success Index (22.5 vs 17.4).
- •Noumea Public School has the higher ICSEA (866 vs 865), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.1).
- •Noumea Public School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 199.
- •The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -11%).
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 Noumea Public School better than The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School?
On the Success Index, The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School ranks higher (22.5 vs 17.4 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 Noumea Public School and The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School?
About 533 km in a straight line, between Shalvey and Tenterfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Noumea Public School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School has 12.8.
How do Noumea Public School and The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School rank in NSW?
Noumea Public School is 1604th of 1,619 and The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School is 1535th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.