Bombala Public School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bombala Public School
Bombala · Government primary · K-6
104 students · ICSEA 899
St Joseph's Primary School
Bombala · Catholic primary · K-6
71 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Bombala Public School Bombala NSW | St Joseph's Primary School Bombala NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1506 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4575 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 104 | 71 |
| Girls / boys | 37 / 67 | 39 / 32 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 899 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 7.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 2.7 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 6% |
| Suburb | Bombala 2632 | Bombala 2632 |
| Council area | Snowy Monaro | Snowy Monaro |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | bombala-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stjbombala.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.5 vs 23.8).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (991 vs 899), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.0).
- •Bombala Public School is the larger school with 104 students compared with 71.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (22% vs -17%).
- •Bombala Public School is a government school while St Joseph's 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 Bombala Public School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (46.5 vs 23.8 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 Bombala Public School and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bombala and Bombala in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bombala Public School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 10.0.
How do Bombala Public School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in NSW?
Bombala Public School is 1506th of 1,619 and St Joseph's Primary School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.