Banora Point Public School vs Tweed River High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.0 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
Tweed River High School
Tweed Heads South · Government high school · 7-12
590 students · ICSEA 940
| Measure | Banora Point Public School Banora Point NSW | Tweed River High School Tweed Heads South NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1297 of 1,619 | #383 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4015 of 4,908 | #1072 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 390 | 590 |
| Girls / boys | 188 / 202 | 249 / 341 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 97 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 69 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 940 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.9 | 59.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 15.3 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 24% |
| Suburb | Banora Point 2486 | Tweed Heads South 2486 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | banorapt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tweedriver-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Tweed River High School scores higher on the Success Index (34.7 vs 31.5).
- •Banora Point Public School has the higher ICSEA (992 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tweed River High School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 17.8).
- •Tweed River High School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 390.
- •Tweed River High School has grown faster over five years (-16% 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 Tweed River High School?
On the Success Index, Tweed River High School ranks higher (34.7 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 Tweed River High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Banora Point and Tweed Heads South 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 Tweed River High School has 9.9.
How do Banora Point Public School and Tweed River High School rank in NSW?
Banora Point Public School is 1297th of 1,619 and Tweed River High School is 383rd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.