Bondi Public School vs Crestwood Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 31 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bondi Public School
Bondi · Government primary · K-6
464 students · ICSEA 1139
Crestwood Public School
Baulkham Hills · Government primary · K-6
633 students · ICSEA 1139
| Measure | Bondi Public School Bondi NSW | Crestwood Public School Baulkham Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #347 of 1,619 | #247 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1134 of 4,908 | #838 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 464 | 633 |
| Girls / boys | 214 / 250 | 305 / 328 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 1139 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.1 | 35.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bondi 2026 | Baulkham Hills 2153 |
| Council area | Waverley | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bondi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | crestwood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Crestwood Public School scores higher on the Success Index (71.8 vs 68.7).
- •Crestwood Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.5).
- •Crestwood Public School is the larger school with 633 students compared with 464.
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 Public School better than Crestwood Public School?
On the Success Index, Crestwood Public School ranks higher (71.8 vs 68.7 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 Public School and Crestwood Public School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Bondi and Baulkham Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bondi Public School has 18.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Crestwood Public School has 17.7.
How do Bondi Public School and Crestwood Public School rank in NSW?
Bondi Public School is 347th of 1,619 and Crestwood Public School is 247th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.