Bexley North Public School vs St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 872 m 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
St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College
Bexley · Independent combined · K-12
372 students · ICSEA 1123
| Measure | Bexley North Public School Bexley NSW | St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College Bexley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #701 of 1,619 | #69 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #2134 of 4,908 | #200 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 340 | 372 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 195 | 175 / 197 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 36 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 40 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -37% | +36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1071 | 1123 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 35.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 96% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bexley 2207 | Bexley 2207 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bexleynth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stmary.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College scores higher on the Success Index (73.8 vs 57.3).
- •St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College has the higher ICSEA (1123 vs 1071), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 15.6).
- •St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College is the larger school with 372 students compared with 340.
- •St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College has grown faster over five years (36% vs -37%).
- •Bexley North Public School is a government school while St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College?
On the Success Index, St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College ranks higher (73.8 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 St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College?
About 872 m in a straight line, between Bexley and Bexley 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 St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College has 10.5.
How do Bexley North Public School and St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College rank in NSW?
Bexley North Public School is 701st of 1,619 and St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College is 69th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.