Berinba Public School vs Mt Carmel School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 555 m 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
Mt Carmel School
Yass · Catholic primary · K-6
270 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Berinba Public School Yass NSW | Mt Carmel School Yass NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1193 of 1,619 | #654 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3712 of 4,908 | #1999 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 225 | 270 |
| Girls / boys | 97 / 128 | 137 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 20.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 4% |
| Suburb | Yass 2582 | Yass 2582 |
| Council area | Yass Valley | Yass Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | berinba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.mtcarmel.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mt Carmel School scores higher on the Success Index (59.1 vs 35.8).
- •Mt Carmel School has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 960), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Berinba Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.5).
- •Mt Carmel School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 225.
- •Berinba Public School is a government school while Mt Carmel School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Mt Carmel School?
On the Success Index, Mt Carmel School ranks higher (59.1 vs 35.8 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 Mt Carmel School?
About 555 m in a straight line, between Yass and Yass in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berinba Public School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mt Carmel School has 13.5.
How do Berinba Public School and Mt Carmel School rank in NSW?
Berinba Public School is 1193rd of 1,619 and Mt Carmel School is 654th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.