Berowra Public School vs Pacific Berowra Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 360 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Berowra Public School
Berowra · Government primary · K-6
272 students · ICSEA 1085
Pacific Berowra Christian School
Berowra · Independent primary · K-6
61 students · ICSEA 1136
| Measure | Berowra Public School Berowra NSW | Pacific Berowra Christian School Berowra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #646 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1973 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 272 | 61 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 143 | 35 / 26 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 1136 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Berowra 2081 | Berowra 2081 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | berowra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.bccs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pacific Berowra Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (80.7 vs 59.4).
- •Pacific Berowra Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1136 vs 1085), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pacific Berowra Christian School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 17.5).
- •Berowra Public School is the larger school with 272 students compared with 61.
- •Pacific Berowra Christian School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -29%).
- •Berowra Public School is a government school while Pacific Berowra Christian School is an independent 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 Berowra Public School better than Pacific Berowra Christian School?
On the Success Index, Pacific Berowra Christian School ranks higher (80.7 vs 59.4 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 Berowra Public School and Pacific Berowra Christian School?
About 360 m in a straight line, between Berowra and Berowra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berowra Public School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pacific Berowra Christian School has 10.2.
How do Berowra Public School and Pacific Berowra Christian School rank in NSW?
Berowra Public School is 646th of 1,619 and Pacific Berowra Christian School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.