Awaba Public School vs Biraban Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Awaba Public School
Awaba · Government primary · K-6
29 students · ICSEA 940
Biraban Public School
Toronto · Government primary · K-6
163 students · ICSEA 871
| Measure | Awaba Public School Awaba NSW | Biraban Public School Toronto NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1314 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4064 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 29 | 163 |
| Girls / boys | 10 / 19 | 68 / 95 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 940 | 871 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 16.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 47% |
| Suburb | Awaba 2283 | Toronto 2283 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | awaba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | biraban-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (30.5 vs 30.7).
- •Awaba Public School has the higher ICSEA (940 vs 871), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Biraban Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.4).
- •Biraban Public School is the larger school with 163 students compared with 29.
- •Biraban Public School has grown faster over five years (38% vs -28%).
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 Awaba Public School better than Biraban 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 Awaba Public School and Biraban Public School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Awaba and Toronto in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Awaba Public School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Biraban Public School has 9.7.
How do Awaba Public School and Biraban Public School rank in NSW?
Awaba Public School is unranked and Biraban Public School is 1314th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.