Appin Public School vs Bonnyrigg Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 35 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Appin Public School
Appin · Government primary · K-6
337 students · ICSEA 989
Bonnyrigg Heights Public School
Bonnyrigg Heights · Government primary · K-6
769 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Appin Public School Appin NSW | Bonnyrigg Heights Public School Bonnyrigg Heights NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1144 of 1,619 | #1160 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3586 of 4,908 | #3633 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 337 | 769 |
| Girls / boys | 144 / 193 | 352 / 417 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.7 | 52.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 9.7 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 90% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 1% |
| Suburb | Appin 2560 | Bonnyrigg Heights 2177 |
| Council area | Wollondilly | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | appin-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | bonnyriggh-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (37.7 vs 37.0).
- •Bonnyrigg Heights Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.1).
- •Bonnyrigg Heights Public School is the larger school with 769 students compared with 337.
- •Appin Public School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -27%).
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 Appin Public School better than Bonnyrigg Heights Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Appin Public School and Bonnyrigg Heights Public School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Appin and Bonnyrigg Heights in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Appin Public School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bonnyrigg Heights Public School has 14.6.
How do Appin Public School and Bonnyrigg Heights Public School rank in NSW?
Appin Public School is 1144th of 1,619 and Bonnyrigg Heights Public School is 1160th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.