Bilpin Public School vs Mullaway Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 456 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
Mullaway Public School
Mullaway · Government primary · K-6
266 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Bilpin Public School Bilpin NSW | Mullaway Public School Mullaway NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #683 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2079 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 37 | 266 |
| Girls / boys | 17 / 20 | 115 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -36% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1033 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 15.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.2 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 8% |
| Suburb | Bilpin 2758 | Mullaway 2456 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Coffs Harbour |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bilpin-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mullaway-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (57.2 vs 58.1).
- •Bilpin Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.1).
- •Mullaway Public School is the larger school with 266 students compared with 37.
- •Mullaway Public School has grown faster over five years (2% 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 Mullaway 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 Bilpin Public School and Mullaway Public School?
About 456 km in a straight line, between Bilpin and Mullaway 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 Mullaway Public School has 17.1.
How do Bilpin Public School and Mullaway Public School rank in NSW?
Bilpin Public School is unranked and Mullaway Public School is 683rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.