Soldiers Point Public School vs Tanilba Bay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 6.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Soldiers Point Public School
Soldiers Point · Government primary · K-6
267 students · ICSEA 992
Tanilba Bay Public School
Tanilba Bay · Government primary · K-6
354 students · ICSEA 901
| Measure | Soldiers Point Public School Soldiers Point NSW | Tanilba Bay Public School Tanilba Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1158 of 1,619 | #1619 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3631 of 4,908 | #4906 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 267 | 354 |
| Girls / boys | 137 / 130 | 171 / 183 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 901 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 21.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 4.4 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 29% |
| Suburb | Soldiers Point 2317 | Tanilba Bay 2319 |
| Council area | Port Stephens | Port Stephens |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | soldierspt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tanilbabay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Soldiers Point Public School scores higher on the Success Index (37.1 vs 12.5).
- •Soldiers Point Public School has the higher ICSEA (992 vs 901), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tanilba Bay Public School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 267.
- •Soldiers Point Public School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -25%).
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 Soldiers Point Public School better than Tanilba Bay Public School?
On the Success Index, Soldiers Point Public School ranks higher (37.1 vs 12.5 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 Soldiers Point Public School and Tanilba Bay Public School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Soldiers Point and Tanilba Bay in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Soldiers Point Public School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tanilba Bay Public School has 16.5.
How do Soldiers Point Public School and Tanilba Bay Public School rank in NSW?
Soldiers Point Public School is 1158th of 1,619 and Tanilba Bay Public School is 1619th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.