Austral Public School vs Banksmeadow Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 36 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Austral Public School
Austral · Government primary · K-6
846 students · ICSEA 1032
Banksmeadow Public School
Botany · Government primary · P-6
268 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Austral Public School Austral NSW | Banksmeadow Public School Botany NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #595 of 1,619 | #601 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1814 of 4,908 | #1829 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 846 | 268 |
| Girls / boys | 418 / 428 | 123 / 145 |
| Foundation intake | 129 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +188% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.3 | 21.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 7.7 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 7% |
| Suburb | Austral 2179 | Botany 2019 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | austral-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | banksmeado-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (61.3 vs 61.1).
- •Banksmeadow Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.2).
- •Austral Public School is the larger school with 846 students compared with 268.
- •Austral Public School has grown faster over five years (188% vs -11%).
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 Austral Public School better than Banksmeadow 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 Austral Public School and Banksmeadow Public School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Austral and Botany in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Austral Public School has 17.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Banksmeadow Public School has 12.5.
How do Austral Public School and Banksmeadow Public School rank in NSW?
Austral Public School is 595th of 1,619 and Banksmeadow Public School is 601st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.