Bangor Public School vs Tharawal Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.8 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
Tharawal Public School
Menai · Government primary · K-6
328 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Bangor Public School Bangor NSW | Tharawal Public School Menai NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #552 of 1,619 | #567 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1699 of 4,908 | #1743 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 503 | 328 |
| Girls / boys | 263 / 240 | 135 / 193 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.4 | 18.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bangor 2234 | Menai 2234 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bangor-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tharawal-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (62.4 vs 62.1).
- •Tharawal Public School has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1077), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bangor Public School is the larger school with 503 students compared with 328.
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 Tharawal 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 Bangor Public School and Tharawal Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bangor and Menai 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 Tharawal Public School has 17.5.
How do Bangor Public School and Tharawal Public School rank in NSW?
Bangor Public School is 552nd of 1,619 and Tharawal Public School is 567th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.