Bondi Beach Public School vs Bondi Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bondi Beach Public School
Bondi Beach · Government primary · K-6
348 students · ICSEA 1120
Bondi Public School
Bondi · Government primary · K-6
464 students · ICSEA 1139
| Measure | Bondi Beach Public School Bondi Beach NSW | Bondi Public School Bondi NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #525 of 1,619 | #347 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1598 of 4,908 | #1134 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 348 | 464 |
| Girls / boys | 181 / 167 | 214 / 250 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -41% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1139 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 25.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bondi Beach 2026 | Bondi 2026 |
| Council area | Waverley | Waverley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bondibeach-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | bondi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bondi Public School scores higher on the Success Index (68.7 vs 63.5).
- •Bondi Public School has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1120), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bondi Public School is the larger school with 464 students compared with 348.
- •Bondi Public School has grown faster over five years (-19% vs -41%).
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 Bondi Beach Public School better than Bondi Public School?
On the Success Index, Bondi Public School ranks higher (68.7 vs 63.5 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 Bondi Beach Public School and Bondi Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bondi Beach and Bondi in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bondi Beach Public School has 18.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bondi Public School has 18.5.
How do Bondi Beach Public School and Bondi Public School rank in NSW?
Bondi Beach Public School is 525th of 1,619 and Bondi Public School is 347th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.