Ambarvale Public School vs Bradbury Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ambarvale Public School
Ambarvale · Government primary · K-6
433 students · ICSEA 944
Bradbury Public School
Bradbury · Government primary · K-6
704 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Ambarvale Public School Ambarvale NSW | Bradbury Public School Bradbury NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1165 of 1,619 | #1120 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3643 of 4,908 | #3503 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 433 | 704 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 222 | 351 / 353 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 88 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 944 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.4 | 43.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 8.5 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 12% |
| Suburb | Ambarvale 2560 | Bradbury 2560 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ambarvale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | bradbury-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bradbury Public School scores higher on the Success Index (38.9 vs 36.9).
- •Bradbury Public School has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 944), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bradbury Public School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 433.
- •Ambarvale Public School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -5%).
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 Ambarvale Public School better than Bradbury Public School?
On the Success Index, Bradbury Public School ranks higher (38.9 vs 36.9 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 Ambarvale Public School and Bradbury Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ambarvale and Bradbury in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ambarvale Public School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bradbury Public School has 16.1.
How do Ambarvale Public School and Bradbury Public School rank in NSW?
Ambarvale Public School is 1165th of 1,619 and Bradbury Public School is 1120th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.