Sanctuary Point Public School vs Tomerong Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 6.7 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
Tomerong Public School
Tomerong · Government primary · K-6
116 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Sanctuary Point Public School Sanctuary Point NSW | Tomerong Public School Tomerong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1328 of 1,619 | #1098 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4106 of 4,908 | #3438 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 408 | 116 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 221 | 60 / 56 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 909 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.8 | 8.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 32% | 15% |
| Suburb | Sanctuary Point 2540 | Tomerong 2540 |
| Council area | Shoalhaven | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | sancturypt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tomerong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Tomerong Public School scores higher on the Success Index (39.8 vs 30.2).
- •Tomerong Public School has the higher ICSEA (973 vs 909), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sanctuary Point Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.8).
- •Sanctuary Point Public School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 116.
- •Sanctuary Point Public School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -23%).
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 Tomerong Public School?
On the Success Index, Tomerong Public School ranks higher (39.8 vs 30.2 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 Sanctuary Point Public School and Tomerong Public School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Sanctuary Point and Tomerong 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 Tomerong Public School has 13.8.
How do Sanctuary Point Public School and Tomerong Public School rank in NSW?
Sanctuary Point Public School is 1328th of 1,619 and Tomerong Public School is 1098th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.