Bega Valley Public School vs St Patrick's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bega Valley Public School
Bega · Government primary · K-6
291 students · ICSEA 917
St Patrick's Primary School
Bega · Catholic primary · K-6
175 students · ICSEA 977
| Measure | Bega Valley Public School Bega NSW | St Patrick's Primary School Bega NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1303 of 1,619 | #1094 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4028 of 4,908 | #3429 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 291 | 175 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 162 | 93 / 82 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 917 | 977 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 13.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 12% |
| Suburb | Bega 2550 | Bega 2550 |
| Council area | Bega Valley | Bega Valley |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | bega-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stpatsbega.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (39.9 vs 31.3).
- •St Patrick's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (977 vs 917), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bega Valley Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.5).
- •Bega Valley Public School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 175.
- •Bega Valley Public School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -21%).
- •Bega Valley Public School is a government school while St Patrick's Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Bega Valley Public School better than St Patrick's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's Primary School ranks higher (39.9 vs 31.3 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 Bega Valley Public School and St Patrick's Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bega and Bega in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bega Valley Public School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Primary School has 13.5.
How do Bega Valley Public School and St Patrick's Primary School rank in NSW?
Bega Valley Public School is 1303rd of 1,619 and St Patrick's Primary School is 1094th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.