Bangor Public School vs Inaburra School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 625 m 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
Inaburra School
Bangor · Independent combined · K-12
1,211 students · ICSEA 1123
| Measure | Bangor Public School Bangor NSW | Inaburra School Bangor NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #552 of 1,619 | #77 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1699 of 4,908 | #217 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 503 | 1,211 |
| Girls / boys | 263 / 240 | 603 / 608 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 138 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 136 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 1123 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.4 | 118.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 60.4 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bangor 2234 | Bangor 2234 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bangor-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.inaburra.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Inaburra School scores higher on the Success Index (72.3 vs 62.4).
- •Inaburra School has the higher ICSEA (1123 vs 1077), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Inaburra School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 17.7).
- •Inaburra School is the larger school with 1,211 students compared with 503.
- •Inaburra School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -9%).
- •Bangor Public School is a government school while Inaburra School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Inaburra School?
On the Success Index, Inaburra School ranks higher (72.3 vs 62.4 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 Inaburra School?
About 625 m in a straight line, between Bangor and Bangor 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 Inaburra School has 10.2.
How do Bangor Public School and Inaburra School rank in NSW?
Bangor Public School is 552nd of 1,619 and Inaburra School is 77th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.