Banksia Road Public School vs Berala Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Banksia Road Public School
Greenacre · Government primary · K-6
512 students · ICSEA 980
Berala Public School
Berala · Government primary · K-6
656 students · ICSEA 980
| Measure | Banksia Road Public School Greenacre NSW | Berala Public School Berala NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1056 of 1,619 | #1058 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3304 of 4,908 | #3310 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 512 | 656 |
| Girls / boys | 249 / 263 | 299 / 357 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 980 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 48.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 95% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Greenacre 2190 | Berala 2141 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | banksiard-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | berala-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (41.7 vs 41.6).
- •Berala Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.3).
- •Berala Public School is the larger school with 656 students compared with 512.
- •Banksia Road Public School has grown faster over five years (-10% 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 Banksia Road Public School better than Berala 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 Banksia Road Public School and Berala Public School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Greenacre and Berala in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Banksia Road Public School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Berala Public School has 13.4.
How do Banksia Road Public School and Berala Public School rank in NSW?
Banksia Road Public School is 1056th of 1,619 and Berala Public School is 1058th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.