Port Macquarie Adventist School vs The Nature School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Port Macquarie Adventist School
Port Macquarie · Independent combined · K-11
91 students · ICSEA 1011
The Nature School
Port Macquarie · Independent combined · K-9
171 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Port Macquarie Adventist School Port Macquarie NSW | The Nature School Port Macquarie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #208 of 314 | #158 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #661 of 1,259 | #499 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-11 | K-9 |
| Students | 91 | 171 |
| Girls / boys | 45 / 46 | 88 / 83 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | 4 | 20 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +200% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 6.3 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 13.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 9.6 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 5% |
| Suburb | Port Macquarie 2444 | Port Macquarie 2444 |
| Council area | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Port Macquarie-Hastings |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | pmas.info/ | tns.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •The Nature School scores higher on the Success Index (57.7 vs 49.9).
- •The Nature School has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Port Macquarie Adventist School has fewer students per teacher (6.3 vs 12.6).
- •The Nature School is the larger school with 171 students compared with 91.
- •The Nature School has grown faster over five years (200% vs 3%).
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 Port Macquarie Adventist School better than The Nature School?
On the Success Index, The Nature School ranks higher (57.7 vs 49.9 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 Port Macquarie Adventist School and The Nature School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Port Macquarie and Port Macquarie in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Port Macquarie Adventist School has 6.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Nature School has 12.6.
How do Port Macquarie Adventist School and The Nature School rank in NSW?
Port Macquarie Adventist School is 208th of 314 and The Nature School is 158th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.