Berrima Public School vs Moss Vale Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 7.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Berrima Public School
Berrima · Government primary · K-6
158 students · ICSEA 1029
Moss Vale Public School
Moss Vale · Government primary · K-6
442 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Berrima Public School Berrima NSW | Moss Vale Public School Moss Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #795 of 1,619 | #990 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2430 of 4,908 | #3075 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 158 | 442 |
| Girls / boys | 73 / 85 | 231 / 211 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 36.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 11% |
| Suburb | Berrima 2577 | Moss Vale 2577 |
| Council area | Wingecarribee | Wingecarribee |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | berrima-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mossvale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Berrima Public School scores higher on the Success Index (53.7 vs 45.1).
- •Berrima Public School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 985), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moss Vale Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.3).
- •Moss Vale Public School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 158.
- •Berrima Public School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -9%).
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 Berrima Public School better than Moss Vale Public School?
On the Success Index, Berrima Public School ranks higher (53.7 vs 45.1 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 Berrima Public School and Moss Vale Public School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Berrima and Moss Vale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berrima Public School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moss Vale Public School has 12.1.
How do Berrima Public School and Moss Vale Public School rank in NSW?
Berrima Public School is 795th of 1,619 and Moss Vale Public School is 990th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.