Sandy Beach Public School vs Woolgoolga Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sandy Beach Public School
Sandy Beach · Government primary · K-6
336 students · ICSEA 973
Woolgoolga Public School
Woolgoolga · Government primary · K-6
349 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Sandy Beach Public School Sandy Beach NSW | Woolgoolga Public School Woolgoolga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1174 of 1,619 | #1167 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3663 of 4,908 | #3647 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 336 | 349 |
| Girls / boys | 160 / 176 | 172 / 177 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 973 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 24.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 14% |
| Suburb | Sandy Beach 2456 | Woolgoolga 2456 |
| Council area | Coffs Harbour | Coffs Harbour |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | sandybeach-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | woolgoolga-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (36.7 vs 36.9).
- •Sandy Beach Public School has the higher ICSEA (973 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Woolgoolga Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.9).
- •Woolgoolga Public School is the larger school with 349 students compared with 336.
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 Sandy Beach Public School better than Woolgoolga 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 Sandy Beach Public School and Woolgoolga Public School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Sandy Beach and Woolgoolga in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sandy Beach Public School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woolgoolga Public School has 14.2.
How do Sandy Beach Public School and Woolgoolga Public School rank in NSW?
Sandy Beach Public School is 1174th of 1,619 and Woolgoolga Public School is 1167th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.