Banora Point Public School vs Cudgen Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Banora Point Public School
Banora Point · Government primary · K-6
390 students · ICSEA 992
Cudgen Public School
Cudgen · Government primary · K-6
161 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Banora Point Public School Banora Point NSW | Cudgen Public School Cudgen NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1297 of 1,619 | #985 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4015 of 4,908 | #3066 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 390 | 161 |
| Girls / boys | 188 / 202 | 79 / 82 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.9 | 10.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 24% |
| Suburb | Banora Point 2486 | Cudgen 2487 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | banorapt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | cudgen-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cudgen Public School scores higher on the Success Index (45.2 vs 31.5).
- •Banora Point Public School has the higher ICSEA (992 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cudgen Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.8).
- •Banora Point Public School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 161.
- •Cudgen Public School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -32%).
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 Public School better than Cudgen Public School?
On the Success Index, Cudgen Public School ranks higher (45.2 vs 31.5 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 Public School and Cudgen Public School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Banora Point and Cudgen in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Banora Point Public School has 17.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cudgen Public School has 14.8.
How do Banora Point Public School and Cudgen Public School rank in NSW?
Banora Point Public School is 1297th of 1,619 and Cudgen Public School is 985th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.