St Mary's Catholic Primary School vs Tuggerawong Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 6.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Noraville · Catholic primary · K-6
545 students · ICSEA 1034
Tuggerawong Public School
Tuggerawong · Government primary · K-6
208 students · ICSEA 953
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Noraville NSW | Tuggerawong Public School Tuggerawong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #817 of 1,619 | #1377 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2496 of 4,908 | #4230 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 545 | 208 |
| Girls / boys | 251 / 294 | 101 / 107 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1034 | 953 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.8 | 13.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 17% |
| Suburb | Noraville 2263 | Tuggerawong 2259 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.smtdbb.catholic.edu.au | tuggerawon-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.9 vs 28.7).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1034 vs 953), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tuggerawong Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 18.3).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 208.
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -12%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Tuggerawong 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School better than Tuggerawong Public School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (52.9 vs 28.7 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School and Tuggerawong Public School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Noraville and Tuggerawong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School has 18.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tuggerawong Public School has 15.1.
How do St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Tuggerawong Public School rank in NSW?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 817th of 1,619 and Tuggerawong Public School is 1377th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.