Batemans Bay Public School vs Goulburn Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 114 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Batemans Bay Public School
Surfside · Government primary · P-6
494 students · ICSEA 896
Goulburn Public School
Goulburn · Government primary · K-6
181 students · ICSEA 896
| Measure | Batemans Bay Public School Surfside NSW | Goulburn Public School Goulburn NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1554 of 1,619 | #1337 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4692 of 4,908 | #4124 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 494 | 181 |
| Girls / boys | 253 / 241 | 78 / 103 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 896 | 896 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.7 | 14.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 28% |
| Suburb | Surfside 2536 | Goulburn 2580 |
| Council area | Eurobodalla | Goulburn Mulwaree |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | batemansba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | goulburn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Goulburn Public School scores higher on the Success Index (30.0 vs 21.8).
- •Goulburn Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.7).
- •Batemans Bay Public School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 181.
- •Goulburn Public School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -11%).
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 Batemans Bay Public School better than Goulburn Public School?
On the Success Index, Goulburn Public School ranks higher (30.0 vs 21.8 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 Batemans Bay Public School and Goulburn Public School?
About 114 km in a straight line, between Surfside and Goulburn in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Batemans Bay Public School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Goulburn Public School has 12.1.
How do Batemans Bay Public School and Goulburn Public School rank in NSW?
Batemans Bay Public School is 1554th of 1,619 and Goulburn Public School is 1337th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.