Bellata Public School vs Muswellbrook Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 280 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bellata Public School
Bellata · Government primary · K-6
17 students · ICSEA 913
Muswellbrook Public School
Muswellbrook · Government primary · K-6
422 students · ICSEA 913
| Measure | Bellata Public School Bellata NSW | Muswellbrook Public School Muswellbrook NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1612 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4880 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 17 | 422 |
| Girls / boys | 2 / 15 | 226 / 196 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 913 | 913 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | – | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 24.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.7 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 35% | 28% |
| Suburb | Bellata 2397 | Muswellbrook 2333 |
| Council area | Narrabri | Muswellbrook |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bellata-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | muswellbro-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bellata Public School scores higher on the Success Index (25.3 vs 16.1).
- •Muswellbrook Public School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 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 Bellata Public School better than Muswellbrook Public School?
On the Success Index, Bellata Public School ranks higher (25.3 vs 16.1 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 Bellata Public School and Muswellbrook Public School?
About 280 km in a straight line, between Bellata and Muswellbrook in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Bellata Public School and Muswellbrook Public School rank in NSW?
Bellata Public School is unranked and Muswellbrook Public School is 1612th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.