Banksmeadow Public School vs Pagewood Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.5 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
Pagewood Public School
Botany · Government primary · K-6
207 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Banksmeadow Public School Botany NSW | Pagewood Public School Botany NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #601 of 1,619 | #633 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1829 of 4,908 | #1919 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 268 | 207 |
| Girls / boys | 123 / 145 | 105 / 102 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.5 | 11.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Botany 2019 | Botany 2019 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | banksmeado-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Banksmeadow Public School scores higher on the Success Index (61.1 vs 60.1).
- •Pagewood Public School has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Banksmeadow Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.7).
- •Banksmeadow Public School is the larger school with 268 students compared with 207.
- •Banksmeadow Public School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -38%).
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 Pagewood Public School?
On the Success Index, Banksmeadow Public School ranks higher (61.1 vs 60.1 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 Pagewood Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Botany and Botany 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 Pagewood Public School has 17.7.
How do Banksmeadow Public School and Pagewood Public School rank in NSW?
Banksmeadow Public School is 601st of 1,619 and Pagewood Public School is 633rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.