Bolwarra Public School vs St John the Baptist Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.6 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
St John the Baptist Primary School
Maitland · Catholic primary · K-6
397 students · ICSEA 1047
| Measure | Bolwarra Public School Bolwarra NSW | St John the Baptist Primary School Maitland NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #946 of 1,619 | #746 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2919 of 4,908 | #2284 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 390 | 397 |
| Girls / boys | 190 / 200 | 197 / 200 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1047 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 18.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 9% |
| Suburb | Bolwarra 2320 | Maitland 2320 |
| Council area | Maitland | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bolwarra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | maitlandsj.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John the Baptist Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.6 vs 46.9).
- •St John the Baptist Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bolwarra Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.4).
- •St John the Baptist Primary School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 390.
- •St John the Baptist Primary School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -10%).
- •Bolwarra Public School is a government school while St John the Baptist Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St John the Baptist Primary School?
On the Success Index, St John the Baptist Primary School ranks higher (55.6 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 St John the Baptist Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Bolwarra and Maitland 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 St John the Baptist Primary School has 18.4.
How do Bolwarra Public School and St John the Baptist Primary School rank in NSW?
Bolwarra Public School is 946th of 1,619 and St John the Baptist Primary School is 746th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.