Pelican Flat Public School vs Swansea High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pelican Flat Public School
Pelican · Government primary · K-6
94 students · ICSEA 981
Swansea High School
Caves Beach · Government high school · 7-12
710 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Pelican Flat Public School Pelican NSW | Swansea High School Caves Beach NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1040 of 1,619 | #305 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3242 of 4,908 | #828 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 94 | 710 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 51 | 345 / 365 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 141 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 78 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +29% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 63.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 17.7 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 16% |
| Suburb | Pelican 2281 | Caves Beach 2281 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | pelicanflt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | swansea-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Swansea High School scores higher on the Success Index (45.9 vs 42.6).
- •Pelican Flat Public School has the higher ICSEA (981 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Swansea High School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.1).
- •Swansea High School is the larger school with 710 students compared with 94.
- •Pelican Flat Public School has grown faster over five years (29% vs 5%).
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 Pelican Flat Public School better than Swansea High School?
On the Success Index, Swansea High School ranks higher (45.9 vs 42.6 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 Pelican Flat Public School and Swansea High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Pelican and Caves Beach in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pelican Flat Public School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Swansea High School has 11.2.
How do Pelican Flat Public School and Swansea High School rank in NSW?
Pelican Flat Public School is 1040th of 1,619 and Swansea High School is 305th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.