Bilambil Public School vs Terranora Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.5 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
Terranora Public School
Terranora · Government primary · K-6
286 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Bilambil Public School Bilambil NSW | Terranora Public School Terranora NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1073 of 1,619 | #1027 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3355 of 4,908 | #3204 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 314 | 286 |
| Girls / boys | 158 / 156 | 132 / 154 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 997 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 16.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 10% |
| Suburb | Bilambil 2486 | Terranora 2486 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bilambil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | terranora-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Terranora Public School scores higher on the Success Index (43.3 vs 41.0).
- •Terranora Public School has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 997), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bilambil Public School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 286.
- •Bilambil Public School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -28%).
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 Terranora Public School?
On the Success Index, Terranora Public School ranks higher (43.3 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 Terranora Public School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Bilambil and Terranora 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 Terranora Public School has 17.1.
How do Bilambil Public School and Terranora Public School rank in NSW?
Bilambil Public School is 1073rd of 1,619 and Terranora Public School is 1027th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.