Bellambi Public School vs Corrimal East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bellambi Public School
Bellambi · Government primary · K-6
182 students · ICSEA 807
Corrimal East Public School
Corrimal · Government primary · K-6
297 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Bellambi Public School Bellambi NSW | Corrimal East Public School Corrimal NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1518 of 1,619 | #408 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4608 of 4,908 | #1248 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 182 | 297 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 96 | 134 / 163 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 807 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 80% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 19.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 46% | 6% |
| Suburb | Bellambi 2518 | Corrimal 2518 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bellambi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | corrimale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Corrimal East Public School scores higher on the Success Index (67.5 vs 23.2).
- •Corrimal East Public School has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 807), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bellambi Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 15.4).
- •Corrimal East Public School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 182.
- •Corrimal East Public School has grown faster over five years (28% vs 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 Bellambi Public School better than Corrimal East Public School?
On the Success Index, Corrimal East Public School ranks higher (67.5 vs 23.2 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 Bellambi Public School and Corrimal East Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bellambi and Corrimal in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellambi Public School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Corrimal East Public School has 15.4.
How do Bellambi Public School and Corrimal East Public School rank in NSW?
Bellambi Public School is 1518th of 1,619 and Corrimal East Public School is 408th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.