Beechwood Public School vs Thirlmere Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 366 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beechwood Public School
Wauchope · Government primary · K-6
184 students · ICSEA 959
Thirlmere Public School
Thirlmere · Government primary · K-6
401 students · ICSEA 959
| Measure | Beechwood Public School Wauchope NSW | Thirlmere Public School Thirlmere NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1256 of 1,619 | #1368 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3889 of 4,908 | #4209 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 184 | 401 |
| Girls / boys | 95 / 89 | 197 / 204 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 959 | 959 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 18.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 21.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 17% |
| Suburb | Wauchope 2446 | Thirlmere 2572 |
| Council area | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Wollondilly |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | beechwood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | thirlmere-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Beechwood Public School scores higher on the Success Index (33.3 vs 28.9).
- •Beechwood Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.3).
- •Thirlmere Public School is the larger school with 401 students compared with 184.
- •Thirlmere Public School has grown faster over five years (17% 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 Beechwood Public School better than Thirlmere Public School?
On the Success Index, Beechwood Public School ranks higher (33.3 vs 28.9 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 Beechwood Public School and Thirlmere Public School?
About 366 km in a straight line, between Wauchope and Thirlmere in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beechwood Public School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thirlmere Public School has 18.3.
How do Beechwood Public School and Thirlmere Public School rank in NSW?
Beechwood Public School is 1256th of 1,619 and Thirlmere Public School is 1368th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.