Bateau Bay Public School vs Daceyville Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 64 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bateau Bay Public School
Bateau Bay · Government primary · K-6
614 students · ICSEA 1029
Daceyville Public School
Daceyville · Government primary · K-6
126 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Bateau Bay Public School Bateau Bay NSW | Daceyville Public School Daceyville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #867 of 1,619 | #648 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2647 of 4,908 | #1982 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 614 | 126 |
| Girls / boys | 282 / 332 | 58 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -53% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 7.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.3 | 16.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 16% |
| Suburb | Bateau Bay 2261 | Daceyville 2032 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bateaubay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | daceyville-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Daceyville Public School scores higher on the Success Index (59.3 vs 50.6).
- •Daceyville Public School has fewer students per teacher (7.6 vs 17.9).
- •Bateau Bay Public School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 126.
- •Bateau Bay Public School has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -53%).
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 Bateau Bay Public School better than Daceyville Public School?
On the Success Index, Daceyville Public School ranks higher (59.3 vs 50.6 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 Bateau Bay Public School and Daceyville Public School?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Bateau Bay and Daceyville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bateau Bay Public School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Daceyville Public School has 7.6.
How do Bateau Bay Public School and Daceyville Public School rank in NSW?
Bateau Bay Public School is 867th of 1,619 and Daceyville Public School is 648th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.