Bogangar Public School vs Pottsville Beach Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.4 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
Pottsville Beach Public School
Pottsville · Government primary · K-6
556 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Bogangar Public School Bogangar NSW | Pottsville Beach Public School Pottsville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #715 of 1,619 | #809 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2177 of 4,908 | #2476 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 325 | 556 |
| Girls / boys | 147 / 178 | 258 / 298 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 81 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 18.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.8 | 29.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 9% |
| Suburb | Bogangar 2488 | Pottsville 2489 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bogangar-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | pottsville-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bogangar Public School scores higher on the Success Index (56.8 vs 53.2).
- •Bogangar Public School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bogangar Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.9).
- •Pottsville Beach Public School is the larger school with 556 students compared with 325.
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 Pottsville Beach Public School?
On the Success Index, Bogangar Public School ranks higher (56.8 vs 53.2 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 Pottsville Beach Public School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Bogangar and Pottsville 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 Pottsville Beach Public School has 18.9.
How do Bogangar Public School and Pottsville Beach Public School rank in NSW?
Bogangar Public School is 715th of 1,619 and Pottsville Beach Public School is 809th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.