Austinmer Public School vs Bulli High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Austinmer Public School
Austinmer · Government primary · K-6
227 students · ICSEA 1132
Bulli High School
Bulli · Government high school · 7-12
979 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Austinmer Public School Austinmer NSW | Bulli High School Bulli NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #227 of 1,619 | #153 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #795 of 4,908 | #376 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 227 | 979 |
| Girls / boys | 97 / 130 | 425 / 554 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 160 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 115 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1132 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 73.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 17.2 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Austinmer 2515 | Bulli 2516 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | austinmer-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | bulli-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Austinmer Public School scores higher on the Success Index (72.4 vs 66.1).
- •Austinmer Public School has the higher ICSEA (1132 vs 1058), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bulli High School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.6).
- •Bulli High School is the larger school with 979 students compared with 227.
- •Bulli High School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -23%).
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 Austinmer Public School better than Bulli High School?
On the Success Index, Austinmer Public School ranks higher (72.4 vs 66.1 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 Austinmer Public School and Bulli High School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Austinmer and Bulli in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Austinmer Public School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bulli High School has 13.3.
How do Austinmer Public School and Bulli High School rank in NSW?
Austinmer Public School is 227th of 1,619 and Bulli High School is 153rd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.