Sanctuary Point Public School vs Sussex Inlet Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 8.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sanctuary Point Public School
Sanctuary Point · Government primary · K-6
408 students · ICSEA 909
Sussex Inlet Public School
Sussex Inlet · Government primary · K-6
255 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Sanctuary Point Public School Sanctuary Point NSW | Sussex Inlet Public School Sussex Inlet NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1328 of 1,619 | #1322 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4106 of 4,908 | #4088 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 408 | 255 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 221 | 121 / 134 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 909 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.8 | 14.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 32% | 12% |
| Suburb | Sanctuary Point 2540 | Sussex Inlet 2540 |
| Council area | Shoalhaven | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | sancturypt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sussexinle-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (30.2 vs 30.5).
- •Sussex Inlet Public School has the higher ICSEA (956 vs 909), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sanctuary Point Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 17.3).
- •Sanctuary Point Public School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 255.
- •Sussex Inlet Public School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -12%).
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 Sanctuary Point Public School better than Sussex Inlet Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Sanctuary Point Public School and Sussex Inlet Public School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Sanctuary Point and Sussex Inlet in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sanctuary Point Public School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sussex Inlet Public School has 17.3.
How do Sanctuary Point Public School and Sussex Inlet Public School rank in NSW?
Sanctuary Point Public School is 1328th of 1,619 and Sussex Inlet Public School is 1322nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.