Taree West Public School vs Tinonee Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Taree West Public School
Taree · Government primary · K-6
409 students · ICSEA 910
Tinonee Public School
Tinonee · Government primary · K-6
158 students · ICSEA 948
| Measure | Taree West Public School Taree NSW | Tinonee Public School Tinonee NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1576 of 1,619 | #1215 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4757 of 4,908 | #3777 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 409 | 158 |
| Girls / boys | 209 / 200 | 83 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 910 | 948 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 13.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 32% | 23% |
| Suburb | Taree 2430 | Tinonee 2430 |
| Council area | Mid-Coast | Mid-Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | tareewest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tinonee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Tinonee Public School scores higher on the Success Index (35.0 vs 20.5).
- •Tinonee Public School has the higher ICSEA (948 vs 910), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tinonee Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.4).
- •Taree West Public School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 158.
- •Tinonee Public School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -19%).
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 Taree West Public School better than Tinonee Public School?
On the Success Index, Tinonee Public School ranks higher (35.0 vs 20.5 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 Taree West Public School and Tinonee Public School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Taree and Tinonee in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Taree West Public School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tinonee Public School has 12.2.
How do Taree West Public School and Tinonee Public School rank in NSW?
Taree West Public School is 1576th of 1,619 and Tinonee Public School is 1215th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.