Bexley North Public School vs Como Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 8.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bexley North Public School
Bexley · Government primary · K-6
340 students · ICSEA 1071
Como Public School
Como · Government primary · K-6
103 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | Bexley North Public School Bexley NSW | Como Public School Como NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #701 of 1,619 | #465 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2134 of 4,908 | #1408 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 340 | 103 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 195 | 48 / 55 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -37% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1071 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 6.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 8% |
| Suburb | Bexley 2207 | Como 2226 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bexleynth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | como-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Como Public School scores higher on the Success Index (65.6 vs 57.3).
- •Bexley North Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.6).
- •Bexley North Public School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 103.
- •Como Public School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -37%).
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 Bexley North Public School better than Como Public School?
On the Success Index, Como Public School ranks higher (65.6 vs 57.3 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 Bexley North Public School and Como Public School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Bexley and Como in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bexley North Public School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Como Public School has 16.6.
How do Bexley North Public School and Como Public School rank in NSW?
Bexley North Public School is 701st of 1,619 and Como Public School is 465th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.