Bonnells Bay Public School vs Macksville Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 298 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bonnells Bay Public School
Bonnells Bay · Government primary · K-6
376 students · ICSEA 925
Macksville Public School
Macksville · Government primary · K-6
284 students · ICSEA 925
| Measure | Bonnells Bay Public School Bonnells Bay NSW | Macksville Public School Macksville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1564 of 1,619 | #1315 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4723 of 4,908 | #4067 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 376 | 284 |
| Girls / boys | 173 / 203 | 146 / 138 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 925 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.4 | 23.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 24% |
| Suburb | Bonnells Bay 2264 | Macksville 2447 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Nambucca Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | bonnellbay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | macksville-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Macksville Public School scores higher on the Success Index (30.7 vs 21.1).
- •Macksville Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.8).
- •Bonnells Bay Public School is the larger school with 376 students compared with 284.
- •Macksville Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -13%).
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 Bonnells Bay Public School better than Macksville Public School?
On the Success Index, Macksville Public School ranks higher (30.7 vs 21.1 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 Bonnells Bay Public School and Macksville Public School?
About 298 km in a straight line, between Bonnells Bay and Macksville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bonnells Bay Public School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Macksville Public School has 12.3.
How do Bonnells Bay Public School and Macksville Public School rank in NSW?
Bonnells Bay Public School is 1564th of 1,619 and Macksville Public School is 1315th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.