Abermain Public School vs Bega Valley Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 453 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Abermain Public School
Abermain · Government primary · K-6
257 students · ICSEA 917
Bega Valley Public School
Bega · Government primary · K-6
291 students · ICSEA 917
| Measure | Abermain Public School Abermain NSW | Bega Valley Public School Bega NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1503 of 1,619 | #1303 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4567 of 4,908 | #4028 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 257 | 291 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 135 | 129 / 162 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 917 | 917 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.7 | 22.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 22% |
| Suburb | Abermain 2326 | Bega 2550 |
| Council area | Cessnock | Bega Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | abermain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | bega-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bega Valley Public School scores higher on the Success Index (31.3 vs 23.9).
- •Bega Valley Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.4).
- •Bega Valley Public School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 257.
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 Abermain Public School better than Bega Valley Public School?
On the Success Index, Bega Valley Public School ranks higher (31.3 vs 23.9 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 Abermain Public School and Bega Valley Public School?
About 453 km in a straight line, between Abermain and Bega in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Abermain Public School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bega Valley Public School has 12.7.
How do Abermain Public School and Bega Valley Public School rank in NSW?
Abermain Public School is 1503rd of 1,619 and Bega Valley Public School is 1303rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.