Blue Haven Public School vs Budgewoi Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Haven Public School
Blue Haven · Government primary · K-6
637 students · ICSEA 927
Budgewoi Public School
Budgewoi · Government primary · K-6
555 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Blue Haven Public School Blue Haven NSW | Budgewoi Public School Budgewoi NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1551 of 1,619 | #1415 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4687 of 4,908 | #4318 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 637 | 555 |
| Girls / boys | 318 / 319 | 250 / 305 |
| Foundation intake | 87 | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 927 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.4 | 35.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 22% |
| Suburb | Blue Haven 2262 | Budgewoi 2262 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bluehaven-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | budgewoi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Budgewoi Public School scores higher on the Success Index (27.4 vs 21.9).
- •Budgewoi Public School has the higher ICSEA (937 vs 927), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Budgewoi Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.6).
- •Blue Haven Public School is the larger school with 637 students compared with 555.
- •Budgewoi Public School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -1%).
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 Blue Haven Public School better than Budgewoi Public School?
On the Success Index, Budgewoi Public School ranks higher (27.4 vs 21.9 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 Blue Haven Public School and Budgewoi Public School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Blue Haven and Budgewoi in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blue Haven Public School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Budgewoi Public School has 15.7.
How do Blue Haven Public School and Budgewoi Public School rank in NSW?
Blue Haven Public School is 1551st of 1,619 and Budgewoi Public School is 1415th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.