Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School vs Chillingham Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 6.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School
Eungella · Independent combined · K-12
93 students · ICSEA 1028
Chillingham Public School
Chillingham · Government primary · K-6
35 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School Eungella NSW | Chillingham Public School Chillingham NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #213 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #676 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 93 | 35 |
| Girls / boys | 44 / 49 | 17 / 18 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 8 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 2.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 11% |
| Suburb | Eungella 2484 | Chillingham 2484 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.krishnaschool.nsw.edu.au/ | chillingha-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (49.0 vs 49.1).
- •Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 12.1).
- •Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School is the larger school with 93 students compared with 35.
- •Chillingham Public School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -7%).
- •Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School is a independent school while Chillingham Public School is a government 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 Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School better than Chillingham Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School and Chillingham Public School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Eungella and Chillingham in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School has 8.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Chillingham Public School has 12.1.
How do Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School and Chillingham Public School rank in NSW?
Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School is 213th of 314 and Chillingham Public School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.