St James' Primary School vs Yamba Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St James' Primary School
Yamba · Catholic primary · K-6
182 students · ICSEA 1074
Yamba Public School
Yamba · Government primary · K-6
295 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | St James' Primary School Yamba NSW | Yamba Public School Yamba NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #241 of 1,619 | #1202 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #826 of 4,908 | #3737 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 182 | 295 |
| Girls / boys | 88 / 94 | 152 / 143 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1074 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 18.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 22% |
| Suburb | Yamba 2464 | Yamba 2464 |
| Council area | Clarence Valley | Clarence Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | moodle.yamplism.catholic.edu.au/ | yamba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St James' Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.0 vs 35.5).
- •St James' Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1074 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St James' Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.0).
- •Yamba Public School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 182.
- •St James' Primary School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -7%).
- •St James' Primary School is a catholic school while Yamba 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 James' Primary School better than Yamba Public School?
On the Success Index, St James' Primary School ranks higher (72.0 vs 35.5 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 St James' Primary School and Yamba Public School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Yamba and Yamba in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St James' Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yamba Public School has 16.0.
How do St James' Primary School and Yamba Public School rank in NSW?
St James' Primary School is 241st of 1,619 and Yamba Public School is 1202nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.