Bathurst West Public School vs Eglinton Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bathurst West Public School
Bathurst · Government primary · K-6
515 students · ICSEA 927
Eglinton Public School
Eglinton · Government primary · K-6
406 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Bathurst West Public School Bathurst NSW | Eglinton Public School Eglinton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1378 of 1,619 | #1207 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4231 of 4,908 | #3747 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 515 | 406 |
| Girls / boys | 238 / 277 | 173 / 233 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 927 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 26.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 8.3 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 14% |
| Suburb | Bathurst 2795 | Eglinton 2795 |
| Council area | Bathurst | Bathurst |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bathurstw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | eglinton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Eglinton Public School scores higher on the Success Index (35.3 vs 28.6).
- •Eglinton Public School has the higher ICSEA (986 vs 927), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bathurst West Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.3).
- •Bathurst West Public School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 406.
- •Bathurst West Public School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -14%).
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 Bathurst West Public School better than Eglinton Public School?
On the Success Index, Eglinton Public School ranks higher (35.3 vs 28.6 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 Bathurst West Public School and Eglinton Public School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Bathurst and Eglinton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bathurst West Public School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Eglinton Public School has 15.3.
How do Bathurst West Public School and Eglinton Public School rank in NSW?
Bathurst West Public School is 1378th of 1,619 and Eglinton Public School is 1207th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.