Banora Point High School vs St James' Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 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
St James' Primary School
Banora Point · Catholic primary · K-6
406 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | Banora Point High School Banora Point NSW | St James' Primary School Banora Point NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #338 of 539 | #240 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #944 of 1,472 | #825 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 503 | 406 |
| Girls / boys | 238 / 265 | 201 / 205 |
| Foundation intake | – | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | 85 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 62 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.3 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 7% |
| Suburb | Banora Point 2486 | Banora Point 2486 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | banorapnt-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.bpplism.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St James' Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.0 vs 40.1).
- •St James' Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Banora Point High School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.1).
- •Banora Point High School is the larger school with 503 students compared with 406.
- •St James' Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -19%).
- •Banora Point High School is a government school while St James' Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St James' Primary School?
On the Success Index, St James' Primary School ranks higher (72.0 vs 40.1 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 Banora Point High School and St James' Primary School?
About 1.2 km 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 St James' Primary School has 14.1.
How do Banora Point High School and St James' Primary School rank in NSW?
Banora Point High School is 338th of 539 and St James' Primary School is 240th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.