Bobs Farm Public School vs Broadwater Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 440 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bobs Farm Public School
Bobs Farm · Government primary · K-6
30 students · ICSEA 979
Broadwater Public School
Broadwater · Government primary · K-6
47 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Bobs Farm Public School Bobs Farm NSW | Broadwater Public School Broadwater NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 30 | 47 |
| Girls / boys | 10 / 20 | 18 / 29 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bobs Farm 2316 | Broadwater 2472 |
| Council area | Port Stephens | Richmond Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bobsfarm-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | broadwater-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (38.0 vs 38.6).
- •Bobs Farm Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.8).
- •Broadwater Public School is the larger school with 47 students compared with 30.
- •Bobs Farm Public School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -13%).
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 Bobs Farm Public School better than Broadwater 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 Bobs Farm Public School and Broadwater Public School?
About 440 km in a straight line, between Bobs Farm and Broadwater in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bobs Farm Public School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Broadwater Public School has 11.8.
How do Bobs Farm Public School and Broadwater Public School rank in NSW?
Bobs Farm Public School is unranked and Broadwater Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.