Bilambil Public School vs Nuwarra Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 679 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bilambil Public School
Bilambil · Government primary · K-6
314 students · ICSEA 997
Nuwarra Public School
Moorebank · Government primary · K-6
508 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Bilambil Public School Bilambil NSW | Nuwarra Public School Moorebank NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1073 of 1,619 | #846 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3355 of 4,908 | #2579 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 314 | 508 |
| Girls / boys | 158 / 156 | 235 / 273 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 70 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 997 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 38.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 12.0 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bilambil 2486 | Moorebank 2170 |
| Council area | Tweed | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bilambil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | nuwarra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Nuwarra Public School scores higher on the Success Index (51.6 vs 41.0).
- •Nuwarra Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.1).
- •Nuwarra Public School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 314.
- •Nuwarra Public School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -10%).
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 Bilambil Public School better than Nuwarra Public School?
On the Success Index, Nuwarra Public School ranks higher (51.6 vs 41.0 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 Bilambil Public School and Nuwarra Public School?
About 679 km in a straight line, between Bilambil and Moorebank in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bilambil Public School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nuwarra Public School has 13.3.
How do Bilambil Public School and Nuwarra Public School rank in NSW?
Bilambil Public School is 1073rd of 1,619 and Nuwarra Public School is 846th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.