Shell Cove Public School vs Shellharbour Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 885 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Shell Cove Public School
Shell Cove · Government primary · K-6
463 students · ICSEA 1049
Shellharbour Anglican College
Dunmore · Independent combined · K-12
981 students · ICSEA 1099
| Measure | Shell Cove Public School Shell Cove NSW | Shellharbour Anglican College Dunmore NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #722 of 1,619 | #123 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #2198 of 4,908 | #392 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 463 | 981 |
| Girls / boys | 224 / 239 | 494 / 487 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 128 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 68 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 1099 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.4 | 67.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 21.9 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 5% |
| Suburb | Shell Cove 2529 | Dunmore 2529 |
| Council area | Shellharbour | Shellharbour |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | shellcove-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.shellharbourac.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Shellharbour Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (63.9 vs 56.7).
- •Shellharbour Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1099 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Shellharbour Anglican College has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.2).
- •Shellharbour Anglican College is the larger school with 981 students compared with 463.
- •Shellharbour Anglican College has grown faster over five years (40% vs -11%).
- •Shell Cove Public School is a government school while Shellharbour Anglican College is an independent 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 Shell Cove Public School better than Shellharbour Anglican College?
On the Success Index, Shellharbour Anglican College ranks higher (63.9 vs 56.7 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 Shell Cove Public School and Shellharbour Anglican College?
About 885 m in a straight line, between Shell Cove and Dunmore in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Shell Cove Public School has 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shellharbour Anglican College has 14.5.
How do Shell Cove Public School and Shellharbour Anglican College rank in NSW?
Shell Cove Public School is 722nd of 1,619 and Shellharbour Anglican College is 123rd of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.