Batemans Bay Public School vs Rappville Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 780 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
Rappville Public School
Rappville · Government primary · K-6
17 students · ICSEA 896
| Measure | Batemans Bay Public School Surfside NSW | Rappville Public School Rappville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1554 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4692 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 494 | 17 |
| Girls / boys | 253 / 241 | 11 / 6 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 896 | 896 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.7 | 1.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 1.1 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 29% |
| Suburb | Surfside 2536 | Rappville 2469 |
| Council area | Eurobodalla | Richmond Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | batemansba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | rappville-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Batemans Bay Public School scores higher on the Success Index (21.8 vs 17.8).
- •Batemans Bay Public School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 17.
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 Rappville Public School?
On the Success Index, Batemans Bay Public School ranks higher (21.8 vs 17.8 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 Rappville Public School?
About 780 km in a straight line, between Surfside and Rappville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Batemans Bay Public School and Rappville Public School rank in NSW?
Batemans Bay Public School is 1554th of 1,619 and Rappville Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.