Banksmeadow Public School vs Bolwarra Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 143 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Banksmeadow Public School
Botany · Government primary · P-6
268 students · ICSEA 1032
Bolwarra Public School
Bolwarra · Government primary · K-6
390 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Banksmeadow Public School Botany NSW | Bolwarra Public School Bolwarra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #601 of 1,619 | #946 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1829 of 4,908 | #2919 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 268 | 390 |
| Girls / boys | 123 / 145 | 190 / 200 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.5 | 22.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 11% |
| Suburb | Botany 2019 | Bolwarra 2320 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | banksmeado-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | bolwarra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Banksmeadow Public School scores higher on the Success Index (61.1 vs 46.9).
- •Banksmeadow Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.2).
- •Bolwarra Public School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 268.
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 Banksmeadow Public School better than Bolwarra Public School?
On the Success Index, Banksmeadow Public School ranks higher (61.1 vs 46.9 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 Banksmeadow Public School and Bolwarra Public School?
About 143 km in a straight line, between Botany and Bolwarra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Banksmeadow Public School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bolwarra Public School has 17.2.
How do Banksmeadow Public School and Bolwarra Public School rank in NSW?
Banksmeadow Public School is 601st of 1,619 and Bolwarra Public School is 946th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.