Beresfield Public School vs Gravesend Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 379 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beresfield Public School
Beresfield · Government primary · K-6
262 students · ICSEA 918
Gravesend Public School
Gravesend · Government primary · K-6
23 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | Beresfield Public School Beresfield NSW | Gravesend Public School Gravesend NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1530 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4641 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 262 | 23 |
| Girls / boys | 128 / 134 | 11 / 12 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 1.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 26% |
| Suburb | Beresfield 2322 | Gravesend 2401 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Gwydir |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | beresfield-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | gravesend-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Gravesend Public School scores higher on the Success Index (26.0 vs 22.7).
- •Gravesend Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.8).
- •Beresfield Public School is the larger school with 262 students compared with 23.
- •Gravesend Public School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -13%).
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 Beresfield Public School better than Gravesend Public School?
On the Success Index, Gravesend Public School ranks higher (26.0 vs 22.7 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 Beresfield Public School and Gravesend Public School?
About 379 km in a straight line, between Beresfield and Gravesend in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beresfield Public School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gravesend Public School has 12.8.
How do Beresfield Public School and Gravesend Public School rank in NSW?
Beresfield Public School is 1530th of 1,619 and Gravesend Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.