Aberdeen Public School vs Bodalla Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 444 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aberdeen Public School
Aberdeen · Government primary · K-6
151 students · ICSEA 890
Bodalla Public School
Bodalla · Government primary · K-6
65 students · ICSEA 890
| Measure | Aberdeen Public School Aberdeen NSW | Bodalla Public School Bodalla NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1574 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4751 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 151 | 65 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 86 | 36 / 29 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 890 | 890 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 5.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 1.5 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 32% |
| Suburb | Aberdeen 2336 | Bodalla 2545 |
| Council area | Upper Hunter | Eurobodalla |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | aberdeen-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | bodalla-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bodalla Public School scores higher on the Success Index (22.8 vs 20.5).
- •Bodalla Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.1).
- •Aberdeen Public School is the larger school with 151 students compared with 65.
- •Bodalla Public School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -21%).
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 Aberdeen Public School better than Bodalla Public School?
On the Success Index, Bodalla Public School ranks higher (22.8 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 Aberdeen Public School and Bodalla Public School?
About 444 km in a straight line, between Aberdeen and Bodalla in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aberdeen Public School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bodalla Public School has 13.0.
How do Aberdeen Public School and Bodalla Public School rank in NSW?
Aberdeen Public School is 1574th of 1,619 and Bodalla Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.