Bolwarra Public School vs Nillo Infants School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.5 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
Nillo Infants School
Lorn · Government primary · K-2
52 students · ICSEA 1076
| Measure | Bolwarra Public School Bolwarra NSW | Nillo Infants School Lorn NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #946 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2919 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-2 |
| Students | 390 | 52 |
| Girls / boys | 190 / 200 | 26 / 26 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1076 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bolwarra 2320 | Lorn 2320 |
| Council area | Maitland | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bolwarra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | nilloinf-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Nillo Infants School scores higher on the Success Index (68.0 vs 46.9).
- •Nillo Infants School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nillo Infants School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.2).
- •Bolwarra Public School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 52.
- •Nillo Infants School has grown faster over five years (-2% 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 Nillo Infants School?
On the Success Index, Nillo Infants School ranks higher (68.0 vs 46.9 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 Bolwarra Public School and Nillo Infants School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Bolwarra and Lorn 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 Nillo Infants School has 13.0.
How do Bolwarra Public School and Nillo Infants School rank in NSW?
Bolwarra Public School is 946th of 1,619 and Nillo Infants School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.