Bexhill Public School vs Eltham Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 6.1 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
Eltham Public School
Eltham · Government primary · K-6
59 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Bexhill Public School Bexhill NSW | Eltham Public School Eltham NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #995 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3101 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 113 | 59 |
| Girls / boys | 51 / 62 | 28 / 31 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 995 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 3.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 5% |
| Suburb | Bexhill 2480 | Eltham 2480 |
| Council area | Lismore | Lismore |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bexhill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | eltham-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Eltham Public School scores higher on the Success Index (68.0 vs 44.7).
- •Eltham Public School has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 995), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eltham Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.7).
- •Bexhill Public School is the larger school with 113 students compared with 59.
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 Eltham Public School?
On the Success Index, Eltham Public School ranks higher (68.0 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 Eltham Public School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Bexhill and Eltham 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 Eltham Public School has 15.1.
How do Bexhill Public School and Eltham Public School rank in NSW?
Bexhill Public School is 995th of 1,619 and Eltham Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.