Tacoma Public School vs Tuggerawong Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Tacoma Public School
Tacoma · Government primary · K-6
186 students · ICSEA 938
Tuggerawong Public School
Tuggerawong · Government primary · K-6
208 students · ICSEA 953
| Measure | Tacoma Public School Tacoma NSW | Tuggerawong Public School Tuggerawong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1412 of 1,619 | #1377 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4308 of 4,908 | #4230 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 186 | 208 |
| Girls / boys | 94 / 92 | 101 / 107 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 953 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 13.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 17% |
| Suburb | Tacoma 2259 | Tuggerawong 2259 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | tacoma-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tuggerawon-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Tuggerawong Public School scores higher on the Success Index (28.7 vs 27.6).
- •Tuggerawong Public School has the higher ICSEA (953 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tuggerawong Public School is the larger school with 208 students compared with 186.
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 Tacoma Public School better than Tuggerawong Public School?
On the Success Index, Tuggerawong Public School ranks higher (28.7 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 Tacoma Public School and Tuggerawong Public School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tuggerawong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Tacoma Public School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tuggerawong Public School has 15.1.
How do Tacoma Public School and Tuggerawong Public School rank in NSW?
Tacoma Public School is 1412th of 1,619 and Tuggerawong Public School is 1377th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.