St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School vs Tuggerah Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.7 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
Tuggerah Public School
Tuggerah · Government primary · K-6
359 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School Wyong NSW | Tuggerah Public School Tuggerah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #912 of 1,619 | #1171 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2820 of 4,908 | #3656 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 335 | 359 |
| Girls / boys | 182 / 153 | 163 / 196 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.6 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 4.4 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 13% |
| Suburb | Wyong 2259 | Tuggerah 2259 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.scwdbb.catholic.edu.au | tuggerah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.3 vs 36.8).
- •St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tuggerah Public School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 335.
- •St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -20%).
- •St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Tuggerah 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 Tuggerah Public School?
On the Success Index, St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (48.3 vs 36.8 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 Tuggerah Public School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Wyong and Tuggerah 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 Tuggerah Public School has 17.3.
How do St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School and Tuggerah Public School rank in NSW?
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School is 912th of 1,619 and Tuggerah Public School is 1171st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.