Berinba Public School vs Deepwater Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 661 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Berinba Public School
Yass · Government primary · K-6
225 students · ICSEA 960
Deepwater Public School
Deepwater · Government primary · K-6
17 students · ICSEA 960
| Measure | Berinba Public School Yass NSW | Deepwater Public School Deepwater NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1193 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3712 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 225 | 17 |
| Girls / boys | 97 / 128 | 9 / 8 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 3 |
| 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 | 960 | 960 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 2.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 0.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 6% |
| Suburb | Yass 2582 | Deepwater 2371 |
| Council area | Yass Valley | Glen Innes Severn |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | berinba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | deepwater-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Berinba Public School scores higher on the Success Index (35.8 vs 26.2).
- •Berinba Public School is the larger school with 225 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 Berinba Public School better than Deepwater Public School?
On the Success Index, Berinba Public School ranks higher (35.8 vs 26.2 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 Berinba Public School and Deepwater Public School?
About 661 km in a straight line, between Yass and Deepwater in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Berinba Public School and Deepwater Public School rank in NSW?
Berinba Public School is 1193rd of 1,619 and Deepwater Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.