Albury West Public School vs Beresfield Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 568 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albury West Public School
Albury · Government primary · K-6
165 students · ICSEA 918
Beresfield Public School
Beresfield · Government primary · K-6
262 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | Albury West Public School Albury NSW | Beresfield Public School Beresfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1199 of 1,619 | #1530 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3731 of 4,908 | #4641 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 165 | 262 |
| Girls / boys | 67 / 98 | 128 / 134 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 26% |
| Suburb | Albury 2640 | Beresfield 2322 |
| Council area | Albury | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | alburywest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | beresfield-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Albury West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (35.6 vs 22.7).
- •Albury West Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.8).
- •Beresfield Public School is the larger school with 262 students compared with 165.
- •Albury West Public School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -13%).
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 Albury West Public School better than Beresfield Public School?
On the Success Index, Albury West Public School ranks higher (35.6 vs 22.7 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 Albury West Public School and Beresfield Public School?
About 568 km in a straight line, between Albury and Beresfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albury West Public School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Beresfield Public School has 13.8.
How do Albury West Public School and Beresfield Public School rank in NSW?
Albury West Public School is 1199th of 1,619 and Beresfield Public School is 1530th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.