Bexhill Public School vs Clunes Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 7.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bexhill Public School
Bexhill · Government primary · K-6
113 students · ICSEA 995
Clunes Public School
Clunes · Government primary · K-6
86 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | Bexhill Public School Bexhill NSW | Clunes Public School Clunes NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #995 of 1,619 | #541 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3101 of 4,908 | #1653 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 113 | 86 |
| Girls / boys | 51 / 62 | 33 / 53 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 995 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 5.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 5% |
| Suburb | Bexhill 2480 | Clunes 2480 |
| Council area | Lismore | Lismore |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bexhill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | clunes-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Clunes Public School scores higher on the Success Index (62.9 vs 44.7).
- •Clunes Public School has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 995), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clunes Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.7).
- •Bexhill Public School is the larger school with 113 students compared with 86.
- •Clunes Public School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -2%).
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 Bexhill Public School better than Clunes Public School?
On the Success Index, Clunes Public School ranks higher (62.9 vs 44.7 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 Bexhill Public School and Clunes Public School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Bexhill and Clunes in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bexhill Public School has 17.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Clunes Public School has 16.9.
How do Bexhill Public School and Clunes Public School rank in NSW?
Bexhill Public School is 995th of 1,619 and Clunes Public School is 541st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.