Pottsville Beach Public School vs St Ambrose Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pottsville Beach Public School
Pottsville · Government primary · K-6
556 students · ICSEA 1036
St Ambrose Catholic Primary School
Pottsville · Catholic primary · K-6
373 students · ICSEA 1094
| Measure | Pottsville Beach Public School Pottsville NSW | St Ambrose Catholic Primary School Pottsville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #809 of 1,619 | #397 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2476 of 4,908 | #1232 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 556 | 373 |
| Girls / boys | 258 / 298 | 185 / 188 |
| Foundation intake | 81 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1094 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.4 | 22.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 4% |
| Suburb | Pottsville 2489 | Pottsville 2489 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | pottsville-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.sapotlism.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Ambrose Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.7 vs 53.2).
- •St Ambrose Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1094 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Ambrose Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.9).
- •Pottsville Beach Public School is the larger school with 556 students compared with 373.
- •St Ambrose Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -4%).
- •Pottsville Beach Public School is a government school while St Ambrose Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Pottsville Beach Public School better than St Ambrose Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Ambrose Catholic Primary School ranks higher (67.7 vs 53.2 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 Pottsville Beach Public School and St Ambrose Catholic Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Pottsville and Pottsville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pottsville Beach Public School has 18.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Ambrose Catholic Primary School has 16.6.
How do Pottsville Beach Public School and St Ambrose Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Pottsville Beach Public School is 809th of 1,619 and St Ambrose Catholic Primary School is 397th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.