Palmers Island Public School vs Yamba Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 6.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Palmers Island Public School
Palmers Island · Government primary · K-6
56 students · ICSEA 944
Yamba Public School
Yamba · Government primary · K-6
295 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | Palmers Island Public School Palmers Island NSW | Yamba Public School Yamba NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1202 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3737 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 56 | 295 |
| Girls / boys | 23 / 33 | 152 / 143 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +47% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 944 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 18.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 22% |
| Suburb | Palmers Island 2463 | Yamba 2464 |
| Council area | Clarence Valley | Clarence Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | palmersisl-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | yamba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Yamba Public School scores higher on the Success Index (35.5 vs 33.8).
- •Yamba Public School has the higher ICSEA (978 vs 944), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Palmers Island Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 16.0).
- •Yamba Public School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 56.
- •Palmers Island Public School has grown faster over five years (47% vs -7%).
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 Palmers Island Public School better than Yamba Public School?
On the Success Index, Yamba Public School ranks higher (35.5 vs 33.8 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 Palmers Island Public School and Yamba Public School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Palmers Island and Yamba in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Palmers Island Public School has 8.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yamba Public School has 16.0.
How do Palmers Island Public School and Yamba Public School rank in NSW?
Palmers Island Public School is unranked and Yamba Public School is 1202nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.