Bondi Public School vs Galilee Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 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
Galilee Catholic Primary School
Bondi Beach · Catholic primary · K-6
88 students · ICSEA 1160
| Measure | Bondi Public School Bondi NSW | Galilee Catholic Primary School Bondi Beach NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #347 of 1,619 | #11 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1134 of 4,908 | #45 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 464 | 88 |
| Girls / boys | 214 / 250 | 47 / 41 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 1160 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 63% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 8.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.1 | 9.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bondi 2026 | Bondi Beach 2026 |
| Council area | Waverley | Waverley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bondi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | galileebondi.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Galilee Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (84.3 vs 68.7).
- •Galilee Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1160 vs 1139), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Galilee Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 18.5).
- •Bondi Public School is the larger school with 464 students compared with 88.
- •Bondi Public School is a government school while Galilee Catholic 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 Bondi Public School better than Galilee Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Galilee Catholic Primary School ranks higher (84.3 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 Galilee Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bondi and Bondi Beach 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 Galilee Catholic Primary School has 8.9.
How do Bondi Public School and Galilee Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Bondi Public School is 347th of 1,619 and Galilee Catholic Primary School is 11th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.