Bangalow Public School vs Bardwell Park Infants School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 626 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bangalow Public School
Bangalow · Government primary · K-6
295 students · ICSEA 1088
Bardwell Park Infants School
Bardwell Park · Government primary · K-2
33 students · ICSEA 1088
| Measure | Bangalow Public School Bangalow NSW | Bardwell Park Infants School Bardwell Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #275 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #934 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-2 |
| Students | 295 | 33 |
| Girls / boys | 138 / 157 | 19 / 14 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1088 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 2.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bangalow 2479 | Bardwell Park 2207 |
| Council area | Byron | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | bangalow-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | bardwelpki-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (70.9 vs 71.5).
- •Bardwell Park Infants School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 18.1).
- •Bangalow Public School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 33.
- •Bangalow Public School has grown faster over five years (22% vs 3%).
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 Bangalow Public School better than Bardwell Park Infants 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 Bangalow Public School and Bardwell Park Infants School?
About 626 km in a straight line, between Bangalow and Bardwell Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bangalow Public School has 18.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bardwell Park Infants School has 12.2.
How do Bangalow Public School and Bardwell Park Infants School rank in NSW?
Bangalow Public School is 275th of 1,619 and Bardwell Park Infants School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.