Berowra Public School vs Pagewood Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 36 km 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
Pagewood Public School
Botany · Government primary · K-6
207 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Berowra Public School Berowra NSW | Pagewood Public School Botany NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #646 of 1,619 | #633 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1973 of 4,908 | #1919 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 272 | 207 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 143 | 105 / 102 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 11.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Berowra 2081 | Botany 2019 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | berowra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (59.4 vs 60.1).
- •Berowra Public School is the larger school with 272 students compared with 207.
- •Berowra Public School has grown faster over five years (-29% vs -38%).
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 Pagewood Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Berowra Public School and Pagewood Public School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Berowra and Botany 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 Pagewood Public School has 17.7.
How do Berowra Public School and Pagewood Public School rank in NSW?
Berowra Public School is 646th of 1,619 and Pagewood Public School is 633rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.