Arcadia Public School vs Biddabah Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 91 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Arcadia Public School
Arcadia · Government primary · K-6
60 students · ICSEA 1065
Biddabah Public School
Warners Bay · Government primary · K-6
348 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Arcadia Public School Arcadia NSW | Biddabah Public School Warners Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #598 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1822 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 60 | 348 |
| Girls / boys | 27 / 33 | 173 / 175 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 18.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 7% |
| Suburb | Arcadia 2159 | Warners Bay 2282 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | arcadia-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | biddabah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Arcadia Public School scores higher on the Success Index (64.4 vs 61.2).
- •Arcadia Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.3).
- •Biddabah Public School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 60.
- •Biddabah Public School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -30%).
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 Arcadia Public School better than Biddabah Public School?
On the Success Index, Arcadia Public School ranks higher (64.4 vs 61.2 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 Arcadia Public School and Biddabah Public School?
About 91 km in a straight line, between Arcadia and Warners Bay in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Arcadia Public School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Biddabah Public School has 18.3.
How do Arcadia Public School and Biddabah Public School rank in NSW?
Arcadia Public School is unranked and Biddabah Public School is 598th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.