Bellingen Public School vs Henry Fulton Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 416 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bellingen Public School
Bellingen · Government primary · K-6
219 students · ICSEA 998
Henry Fulton Public School
Cranebrook · Government primary · K-6
219 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Bellingen Public School Bellingen NSW | Henry Fulton Public School Cranebrook NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #933 of 1,619 | #1189 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2885 of 4,908 | #3702 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 219 | 219 |
| Girls / boys | 109 / 110 | 107 / 112 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -42% | -44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 998 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 13.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 7% |
| Suburb | Bellingen 2454 | Cranebrook 2749 |
| Council area | Bellingen | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | bellingen-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | henryfulto-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bellingen Public School scores higher on the Success Index (47.3 vs 36.0).
- •Bellingen Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.6).
- •Henry Fulton Public School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 219.
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 Bellingen Public School better than Henry Fulton Public School?
On the Success Index, Bellingen Public School ranks higher (47.3 vs 36.0 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 Bellingen Public School and Henry Fulton Public School?
About 416 km in a straight line, between Bellingen and Cranebrook in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellingen Public School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Henry Fulton Public School has 16.6.
How do Bellingen Public School and Henry Fulton Public School rank in NSW?
Bellingen Public School is 933rd of 1,619 and Henry Fulton Public School is 1189th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.