St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School vs Tacoma Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
Wyong · Catholic primary · K-6
335 students · ICSEA 1022
Tacoma Public School
Tacoma · Government primary · K-6
186 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School Wyong NSW | Tacoma Public School Tacoma NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #912 of 1,619 | #1412 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2820 of 4,908 | #4308 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 335 | 186 |
| Girls / boys | 182 / 153 | 94 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.6 | 12.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 20% |
| Suburb | Wyong 2259 | Tacoma 2259 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.scwdbb.catholic.edu.au | tacoma-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.3 vs 27.6).
- •St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tacoma Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.1).
- •St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 186.
- •St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -9%).
- •St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Tacoma 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 St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School better than Tacoma Public School?
On the Success Index, St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (48.3 vs 27.6 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 St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School and Tacoma Public School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Wyong and Tacoma in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tacoma Public School has 14.9.
How do St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School and Tacoma Public School rank in NSW?
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School is 912th of 1,619 and Tacoma Public School is 1412th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.