Aldavilla Public School vs Batemans Bay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 570 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aldavilla Public School
Yarravel · Government primary · K-6
263 students · ICSEA 896
Batemans Bay Public School
Surfside · Government primary · P-6
494 students · ICSEA 896
| Measure | Aldavilla Public School Yarravel NSW | Batemans Bay Public School Surfside NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 14 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1616 of 1,619 | #1554 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4899 of 4,908 | #4692 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 263 | 494 |
| Girls / boys | 141 / 122 | 253 / 241 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 896 | 896 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 33.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 38% | 30% |
| Suburb | Yarravel 2440 | Surfside 2536 |
| Council area | Kempsey | Eurobodalla |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | aldavilla-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | batemansba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Batemans Bay Public School scores higher on the Success Index (21.8 vs 14.0).
- •Batemans Bay Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.1).
- •Batemans Bay Public School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 263.
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 Aldavilla Public School better than Batemans Bay Public School?
On the Success Index, Batemans Bay Public School ranks higher (21.8 vs 14.0 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 Aldavilla Public School and Batemans Bay Public School?
About 570 km in a straight line, between Yarravel and Surfside in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aldavilla Public School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Batemans Bay Public School has 14.7.
How do Aldavilla Public School and Batemans Bay Public School rank in NSW?
Aldavilla Public School is 1616th of 1,619 and Batemans Bay Public School is 1554th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.