Bidwill Public School vs Mount Austin Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 355 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bidwill Public School
Bidwill · Government primary · P-6
410 students · ICSEA 825
Mount Austin Public School
Mount Austin · Government primary · K-6
228 students · ICSEA 824
| Measure | Bidwill Public School Bidwill NSW | Mount Austin Public School Mount Austin NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1410 of 1,619 | #1520 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4304 of 4,908 | #4613 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 410 | 228 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 209 | 93 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 825 | 824 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 84% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.3 | 16.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 4.4 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 33% | 29% |
| Suburb | Bidwill 2770 | Mount Austin 2650 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | bidwill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mtaustin-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bidwill Public School scores higher on the Success Index (27.6 vs 23.2).
- •Bidwill Public School has the higher ICSEA (825 vs 824), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bidwill Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.5).
- •Bidwill Public School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 228.
- •Bidwill Public School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -13%).
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 Bidwill Public School better than Mount Austin Public School?
On the Success Index, Bidwill Public School ranks higher (27.6 vs 23.2 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 Bidwill Public School and Mount Austin Public School?
About 355 km in a straight line, between Bidwill and Mount Austin in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bidwill Public School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Austin Public School has 13.5.
How do Bidwill Public School and Mount Austin Public School rank in NSW?
Bidwill Public School is 1410th of 1,619 and Mount Austin Public School is 1520th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.