Shellharbour Anglican College vs Shellharbour Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Shellharbour Anglican College
Dunmore · Independent combined · K-12
981 students · ICSEA 1099
Shellharbour Public School
Shellharbour · Government primary · K-6
368 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Shellharbour Anglican College Dunmore NSW | Shellharbour Public School Shellharbour NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #123 of 314 | #1231 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #392 of 1,259 | #3819 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 981 | 368 |
| Girls / boys | 494 / 487 | 149 / 219 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | 128 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 68 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +40% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1099 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.8 | 21.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.9 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 10% |
| Suburb | Dunmore 2529 | Shellharbour 2529 |
| Council area | Shellharbour | Shellharbour |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.shellharbourac.nsw.edu.au | shellharb-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Shellharbour Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (63.9 vs 34.4).
- •Shellharbour Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1099 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Shellharbour Anglican College has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.4).
- •Shellharbour Anglican College is the larger school with 981 students compared with 368.
- •Shellharbour Anglican College has grown faster over five years (40% vs -21%).
- •Shellharbour Anglican College is a independent school while Shellharbour Public School is a government 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 Shellharbour Anglican College better than Shellharbour Public School?
On the Success Index, Shellharbour Anglican College ranks higher (63.9 vs 34.4 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 Shellharbour Anglican College and Shellharbour Public School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Dunmore and Shellharbour in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Shellharbour Anglican College has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shellharbour Public School has 17.4.
How do Shellharbour Anglican College and Shellharbour Public School rank in NSW?
Shellharbour Anglican College is 123rd of 314 and Shellharbour Public School is 1231st of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.