Bilpin Public School vs Harcourt Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 70 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bilpin Public School
Bilpin · Government primary · K-6
37 students · ICSEA 1033
Harcourt Public School
Campsie · Government primary · K-6
373 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Bilpin Public School Bilpin NSW | Harcourt Public School Campsie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #862 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2621 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 37 | 373 |
| Girls / boys | 17 / 20 | 175 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -36% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1033 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 24.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.2 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 88% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bilpin 2758 | Campsie 2194 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | bilpin-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | harcourt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bilpin Public School scores higher on the Success Index (57.2 vs 51.0).
- •Bilpin Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.0).
- •Harcourt Public School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 37.
- •Harcourt Public School has grown faster over five years (-20% vs -36%).
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 Bilpin Public School better than Harcourt Public School?
On the Success Index, Bilpin Public School ranks higher (57.2 vs 51.0 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 Bilpin Public School and Harcourt Public School?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Bilpin and Campsie in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bilpin Public School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Harcourt Public School has 15.0.
How do Bilpin Public School and Harcourt Public School rank in NSW?
Bilpin Public School is unranked and Harcourt Public School is 862nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.