Banora Point High School vs Centaur Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 80 m 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
Centaur Public School
Banora Point · Government primary · K-6
424 students · ICSEA 975
| Measure | Banora Point High School Banora Point NSW | Centaur Public School Banora Point NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #338 of 539 | #1126 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #944 of 1,472 | #3527 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 503 | 424 |
| Girls / boys | 238 / 265 | 188 / 236 |
| 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% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 975 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.3 | 27.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 12% |
| Suburb | Banora Point 2486 | Banora Point 2486 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | banorapnt-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | centaur-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Banora Point High School scores higher on the Success Index (40.1 vs 38.6).
- •Centaur Public School has the higher ICSEA (975 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Banora Point High School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.5).
- •Banora Point High School is the larger school with 503 students compared with 424.
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 Centaur Public School?
On the Success Index, Banora Point High School ranks higher (40.1 vs 38.6 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 Banora Point High School and Centaur Public School?
About 80 m in a straight line, between Banora Point and Banora Point 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 Centaur Public School has 15.5.
How do Banora Point High School and Centaur Public School rank in NSW?
Banora Point High School is 338th of 539 and Centaur Public School is 1126th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.