Bardwell Park Infants School vs St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bardwell Park Infants School
Bardwell Park · Government primary · K-2
33 students · ICSEA 1088
St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College
Bexley · Independent combined · K-12
372 students · ICSEA 1123
| Measure | Bardwell Park Infants School Bardwell Park NSW | St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College Bexley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #69 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #200 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-2 | K-12 |
| Students | 33 | 372 |
| Girls / boys | 19 / 14 | 175 / 197 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 36 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 40 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1123 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 35.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 96% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bardwell Park 2207 | Bexley 2207 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bardwelpki-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stmary.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College scores higher on the Success Index (73.8 vs 71.5).
- •St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College has the higher ICSEA (1123 vs 1088), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.2).
- •St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College is the larger school with 372 students compared with 33.
- •St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College has grown faster over five years (36% vs 3%).
- •Bardwell Park Infants School is a government school while St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College is an independent 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 Bardwell Park Infants School better than St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College?
On the Success Index, St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College ranks higher (73.8 vs 71.5 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 Bardwell Park Infants School and St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bardwell Park and Bexley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bardwell Park Infants School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College has 10.5.
How do Bardwell Park Infants School and St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College rank in NSW?
Bardwell Park Infants School is unranked and St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College is 69th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.