Bombala Public School vs Villawood East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 372 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
Villawood East Public School
Villawood · Government primary · P-6
301 students · ICSEA 898
| Measure | Bombala Public School Bombala NSW | Villawood East Public School Villawood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1506 of 1,619 | #1420 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4575 of 4,908 | #4333 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 104 | 301 |
| Girls / boys | 37 / 67 | 122 / 179 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 899 | 898 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 25.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 83% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 9% |
| Suburb | Bombala 2632 | Villawood 2163 |
| Council area | Snowy Monaro | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | bombala-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | villawoode-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Villawood East Public School scores higher on the Success Index (27.3 vs 23.8).
- •Bombala Public School has the higher ICSEA (899 vs 898), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Villawood East Public School is the larger school with 301 students compared with 104.
- •Villawood East Public School has grown faster over five years (24% vs -17%).
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 Villawood East Public School?
On the Success Index, Villawood East Public School ranks higher (27.3 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 Villawood East Public School?
About 372 km in a straight line, between Bombala and Villawood 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 Villawood East Public School has 12.0.
How do Bombala Public School and Villawood East Public School rank in NSW?
Bombala Public School is 1506th of 1,619 and Villawood East Public School is 1420th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.