Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School vs Terrigal Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School
Terrigal · Catholic primary · K-6
605 students · ICSEA 1102
Terrigal Public School
Terrigal · Government primary · K-6
888 students · ICSEA 1078
| Measure | Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School Terrigal NSW | Terrigal Public School Terrigal NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #300 of 1,619 | #454 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #992 of 4,908 | #1364 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 605 | 888 |
| Girls / boys | 292 / 313 | 419 / 469 |
| Foundation intake | 80 | 101 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1078 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 18.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.0 | 48.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Terrigal 2260 | Terrigal 2260 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olssdbb.catholic.edu.au | terrigal-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.3 vs 66.2).
- •Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1078), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Terrigal Public School has fewer students per teacher (18.3 vs 20.9).
- •Terrigal Public School is the larger school with 888 students compared with 605.
- •Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -2%).
- •Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Terrigal Public School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School better than Terrigal Public School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School ranks higher (70.3 vs 66.2 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 Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School and Terrigal Public School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Terrigal and Terrigal in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School has 20.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Terrigal Public School has 18.3.
How do Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School and Terrigal Public School rank in NSW?
Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School is 300th of 1,619 and Terrigal Public School is 454th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.