Bellingen Public School vs Tower Street Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 428 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
Tower Street Public School
Panania · Government primary · K-6
154 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Bellingen Public School Bellingen NSW | Tower Street Public School Panania NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #933 of 1,619 | #943 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2885 of 4,908 | #2908 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 219 | 154 |
| Girls / boys | 109 / 110 | 76 / 78 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -42% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 998 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 12.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 8% |
| Suburb | Bellingen 2454 | Panania 2213 |
| Council area | Bellingen | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | bellingen-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | towerst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (47.3 vs 47.1).
- •Tower Street Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.5).
- •Bellingen Public School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 154.
- •Tower Street Public School has grown faster over five years (-24% vs -42%).
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 Tower Street Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bellingen Public School and Tower Street Public School?
About 428 km in a straight line, between Bellingen and Panania 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 Tower Street Public School has 11.9.
How do Bellingen Public School and Tower Street Public School rank in NSW?
Bellingen Public School is 933rd of 1,619 and Tower Street Public School is 943rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.