Batemans Bay Public School vs Sunshine Bay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.9 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
Sunshine Bay Public School
Batehaven · Government primary · K-6
203 students · ICSEA 903
| Measure | Batemans Bay Public School Surfside NSW | Sunshine Bay Public School Batehaven NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1554 of 1,619 | #1571 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4692 of 4,908 | #4741 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 494 | 203 |
| Girls / boys | 253 / 241 | 84 / 119 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 896 | 903 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.7 | 15.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 27% |
| Suburb | Surfside 2536 | Batehaven 2536 |
| Council area | Eurobodalla | Eurobodalla |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | batemansba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sunshineba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Batemans Bay Public School scores higher on the Success Index (21.8 vs 20.8).
- •Sunshine Bay Public School has the higher ICSEA (903 vs 896), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sunshine Bay Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.7).
- •Batemans Bay Public School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 203.
- •Batemans Bay Public School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -35%).
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 Sunshine Bay Public School?
On the Success Index, Batemans Bay Public School ranks higher (21.8 vs 20.8 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 Sunshine Bay Public School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Surfside and Batehaven 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 Sunshine Bay Public School has 13.4.
How do Batemans Bay Public School and Sunshine Bay Public School rank in NSW?
Batemans Bay Public School is 1554th of 1,619 and Sunshine Bay Public School is 1571st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.