Bondi Public School vs Normanhurst Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 24 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
Normanhurst Public School
Normanhurst · Government primary · K-6
372 students · ICSEA 1139
| Measure | Bondi Public School Bondi NSW | Normanhurst Public School Normanhurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #347 of 1,619 | #145 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1134 of 4,908 | #549 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 464 | 372 |
| Girls / boys | 214 / 250 | 167 / 205 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 1139 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.1 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bondi 2026 | Normanhurst 2076 |
| Council area | Waverley | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bondi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | normanhurs-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Normanhurst Public School scores higher on the Success Index (74.8 vs 68.7).
- •Normanhurst Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.5).
- •Bondi Public School is the larger school with 464 students compared with 372.
- •Normanhurst Public School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -19%).
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 Normanhurst Public School?
On the Success Index, Normanhurst Public School ranks higher (74.8 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 Normanhurst Public School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Bondi and Normanhurst 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 Normanhurst Public School has 17.9.
How do Bondi Public School and Normanhurst Public School rank in NSW?
Bondi Public School is 347th of 1,619 and Normanhurst Public School is 145th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.