Bangor Public School vs Hurstville South Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 8.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bangor Public School
Bangor · Government primary · K-6
503 students · ICSEA 1077
Hurstville South Public School
Hurstville · Government primary · K-6
453 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Bangor Public School Bangor NSW | Hurstville South Public School Hurstville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #552 of 1,619 | #617 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1699 of 4,908 | #1879 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 503 | 453 |
| Girls / boys | 263 / 240 | 214 / 239 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.4 | 28.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bangor 2234 | Hurstville 2220 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bangor-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | hurstvills-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bangor Public School scores higher on the Success Index (62.4 vs 60.6).
- •Hurstville South Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.7).
- •Bangor Public School is the larger school with 503 students compared with 453.
- •Bangor Public School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -15%).
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 Bangor Public School better than Hurstville South Public School?
On the Success Index, Bangor Public School ranks higher (62.4 vs 60.6 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 Bangor Public School and Hurstville South Public School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Bangor and Hurstville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bangor Public School has 17.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hurstville South Public School has 16.2.
How do Bangor Public School and Hurstville South Public School rank in NSW?
Bangor Public School is 552nd of 1,619 and Hurstville South Public School is 617th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.