Bexley Public School vs Chillingham Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 659 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bexley Public School
Bexley · Government primary · K-6
249 students · ICSEA 1005
Chillingham Public School
Chillingham · Government primary · K-6
35 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Bexley Public School Bexley NSW | Chillingham Public School Chillingham NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #822 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2514 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 249 | 35 |
| Girls / boys | 109 / 140 | 17 / 18 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 2.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 11% |
| Suburb | Bexley 2207 | Chillingham 2484 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | bexley-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | chillingha-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bexley Public School scores higher on the Success Index (52.6 vs 49.1).
- •Bexley Public School is the larger school with 249 students compared with 35.
- •Chillingham Public School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -11%).
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 Public School better than Chillingham Public School?
On the Success Index, Bexley Public School ranks higher (52.6 vs 49.1 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 Public School and Chillingham Public School?
About 659 km in a straight line, between Bexley and Chillingham in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bexley Public School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Chillingham Public School has 12.1.
How do Bexley Public School and Chillingham Public School rank in NSW?
Bexley Public School is 822nd of 1,619 and Chillingham Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.