Bexhill Public School vs Goonellabah Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 6.3 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
Goonellabah Public School
Goonellabah · Government primary · K-6
226 students · ICSEA 847
| Measure | Bexhill Public School Bexhill NSW | Goonellabah Public School Goonellabah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #995 of 1,619 | #1379 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3101 of 4,908 | #4234 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 113 | 226 |
| Girls / boys | 51 / 62 | 115 / 111 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 995 | 847 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 20.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 47% |
| Suburb | Bexhill 2480 | Goonellabah 2480 |
| Council area | Lismore | Lismore |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bexhill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | goonellaba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bexhill Public School scores higher on the Success Index (44.7 vs 28.6).
- •Bexhill Public School has the higher ICSEA (995 vs 847), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Goonellabah Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 17.7).
- •Goonellabah Public School is the larger school with 226 students compared with 113.
- •Bexhill Public School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -15%).
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 Goonellabah Public School?
On the Success Index, Bexhill Public School ranks higher (44.7 vs 28.6 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 Goonellabah Public School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Bexhill and Goonellabah 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 Goonellabah Public School has 11.2.
How do Bexhill Public School and Goonellabah Public School rank in NSW?
Bexhill Public School is 995th of 1,619 and Goonellabah Public School is 1379th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.