Bogangar Public School vs Duranbah Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 7.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bogangar Public School
Bogangar · Government primary · K-6
325 students · ICSEA 1040
Duranbah Public School
Duranbah · Government primary · K-6
56 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Bogangar Public School Bogangar NSW | Duranbah Public School Duranbah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #715 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2177 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 325 | 56 |
| Girls / boys | 147 / 178 | 33 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.8 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 5% |
| Suburb | Bogangar 2488 | Duranbah 2487 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | bogangar-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | duranbah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Duranbah Public School scores higher on the Success Index (64.7 vs 56.8).
- •Duranbah Public School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Duranbah Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.4).
- •Bogangar Public School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 56.
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 Bogangar Public School better than Duranbah Public School?
On the Success Index, Duranbah Public School ranks higher (64.7 vs 56.8 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 Bogangar Public School and Duranbah Public School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Bogangar and Duranbah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bogangar Public School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Duranbah Public School has 14.0.
How do Bogangar Public School and Duranbah Public School rank in NSW?
Bogangar Public School is 715th of 1,619 and Duranbah Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.