Bennett Road Public School vs Grahamstown Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 146 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bennett Road Public School
Colyton · Government primary · K-6
646 students · ICSEA 912
Grahamstown Public School
Raymond Terrace · Government primary · K-6
253 students · ICSEA 912
| Measure | Bennett Road Public School Colyton NSW | Grahamstown Public School Raymond Terrace NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1391 of 1,619 | #1466 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4259 of 4,908 | #4470 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 646 | 253 |
| Girls / boys | 290 / 356 | 117 / 136 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 912 | 912 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.8 | 20.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 20% |
| Suburb | Colyton 2760 | Raymond Terrace 2324 |
| Council area | Penrith | Port Stephens |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bennettrd-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | grahamstow-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bennett Road Public School scores higher on the Success Index (28.2 vs 25.3).
- •Grahamstown Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.4).
- •Bennett Road Public School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 253.
- •Bennett Road Public School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -20%).
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 Bennett Road Public School better than Grahamstown Public School?
On the Success Index, Bennett Road Public School ranks higher (28.2 vs 25.3 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 Bennett Road Public School and Grahamstown Public School?
About 146 km in a straight line, between Colyton and Raymond Terrace in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bennett Road Public School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Grahamstown Public School has 12.5.
How do Bennett Road Public School and Grahamstown Public School rank in NSW?
Bennett Road Public School is 1391st of 1,619 and Grahamstown Public School is 1466th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.