Banora Point High School vs Bilambil Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 5.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Banora Point High School
Banora Point · Government high school · 7-12
503 students · ICSEA 965
Bilambil Public School
Bilambil · Government primary · K-6
314 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Banora Point High School Banora Point NSW | Bilambil Public School Bilambil NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #338 of 539 | #1073 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #944 of 1,472 | #3355 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 503 | 314 |
| Girls / boys | 238 / 265 | 158 / 156 |
| Foundation intake | – | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 85 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 62 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.3 | 18.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 3.2 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 9% |
| Suburb | Banora Point 2486 | Bilambil 2486 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | banorapnt-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | bilambil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (40.1 vs 41.0).
- •Bilambil Public School has the higher ICSEA (997 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Banora Point High School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 17.1).
- •Banora Point High School is the larger school with 503 students compared with 314.
- •Bilambil Public School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -19%).
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 Banora Point High School better than Bilambil 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 Banora Point High School and Bilambil Public School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Banora Point and Bilambil in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Banora Point High School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bilambil Public School has 17.1.
How do Banora Point High School and Bilambil Public School rank in NSW?
Banora Point High School is 338th of 539 and Bilambil Public School is 1073rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.