Robertson Public School vs Tullimbar Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 15 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Robertson Public School
Robertson · Government primary · K-6
147 students · ICSEA 1025
Tullimbar Public School
Tullimbar · Government primary · K-6
483 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Robertson Public School Robertson NSW | Tullimbar Public School Tullimbar NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #725 of 1,619 | #913 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2207 of 4,908 | #2822 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 147 | 483 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 82 | 224 / 259 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1025 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 29.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 7% |
| Suburb | Robertson 2577 | Tullimbar 2527 |
| Council area | Wingecarribee | Shellharbour |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | robertson-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/ | tullimbar-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Robertson Public School scores higher on the Success Index (56.6 vs 48.3).
- •Robertson Public School has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Robertson Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.6).
- •Tullimbar Public School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 147.
- •Tullimbar Public School has grown faster over five years (17% vs 10%).
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 Robertson Public School better than Tullimbar Public School?
On the Success Index, Robertson Public School ranks higher (56.6 vs 48.3 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 Robertson Public School and Tullimbar Public School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Robertson and Tullimbar in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Robertson Public School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tullimbar Public School has 16.6.
How do Robertson Public School and Tullimbar Public School rank in NSW?
Robertson Public School is 725th of 1,619 and Tullimbar Public School is 913th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.