Bobs Farm Public School vs Governor Philip King Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 162 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
Governor Philip King Public School
Edensor Park · Government primary · K-6
568 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Bobs Farm Public School Bobs Farm NSW | Governor Philip King Public School Edensor Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #927 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2869 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 30 | 568 |
| Girls / boys | 10 / 20 | 245 / 323 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 93 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 46.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 11.1 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 81% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bobs Farm 2316 | Edensor Park 2176 |
| Council area | Port Stephens | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | bobsfarm-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | govphilkin-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Governor Philip King Public School scores higher on the Success Index (47.5 vs 38.0).
- •Bobs Farm Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.2).
- •Governor Philip King Public School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 30.
- •Bobs Farm Public School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -8%).
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 Governor Philip King Public School?
On the Success Index, Governor Philip King Public School ranks higher (47.5 vs 38.0 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 Bobs Farm Public School and Governor Philip King Public School?
About 162 km in a straight line, between Bobs Farm and Edensor Park 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 Governor Philip King Public School has 12.2.
How do Bobs Farm Public School and Governor Philip King Public School rank in NSW?
Bobs Farm Public School is unranked and Governor Philip King Public School is 927th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.