Bolwarra Public School vs Largs Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bolwarra Public School
Bolwarra · Government primary · K-6
390 students · ICSEA 1032
Largs Public School
Largs · Government primary · K-6
155 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Bolwarra Public School Bolwarra NSW | Largs Public School Largs NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #946 of 1,619 | #931 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2919 of 4,908 | #2881 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 390 | 155 |
| Girls / boys | 190 / 200 | 71 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 10.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 15% |
| Suburb | Bolwarra 2320 | Largs 2320 |
| Council area | Maitland | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bolwarra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | largs-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (46.9 vs 47.4).
- •Bolwarra Public School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Largs Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.2).
- •Bolwarra Public School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 155.
- •Largs Public School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -10%).
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 Bolwarra Public School better than Largs 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 Bolwarra Public School and Largs Public School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Bolwarra and Largs in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bolwarra Public School has 17.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Largs Public School has 14.5.
How do Bolwarra Public School and Largs Public School rank in NSW?
Bolwarra Public School is 946th of 1,619 and Largs Public School is 931st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.