Bobs Farm Public School vs Soldiers Point Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 8.1 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
Soldiers Point Public School
Soldiers Point · Government primary · K-6
267 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Bobs Farm Public School Bobs Farm NSW | Soldiers Point Public School Soldiers Point NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1158 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3631 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 30 | 267 |
| Girls / boys | 10 / 20 | 137 / 130 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 16.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 12% |
| Suburb | Bobs Farm 2316 | Soldiers Point 2317 |
| Council area | Port Stephens | Port Stephens |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bobsfarm-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | soldierspt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (38.0 vs 37.1).
- •Soldiers Point Public School has the higher ICSEA (992 vs 979), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bobs Farm Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.4).
- •Soldiers Point Public School is the larger school with 267 students compared with 30.
- •Bobs Farm Public School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -12%).
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 Soldiers Point 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 Soldiers Point Public School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Bobs Farm and Soldiers Point 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 Soldiers Point Public School has 16.4.
How do Bobs Farm Public School and Soldiers Point Public School rank in NSW?
Bobs Farm Public School is unranked and Soldiers Point Public School is 1158th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.