Bonnells Bay Public School vs Morisset Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.9 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
Morisset Public School
Morisset · Government primary · K-6
156 students · ICSEA 919
| Measure | Bonnells Bay Public School Bonnells Bay NSW | Morisset Public School Morisset NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1564 of 1,619 | #1566 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4723 of 4,908 | #4727 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 376 | 156 |
| Girls / boys | 173 / 203 | 79 / 77 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 919 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.4 | 9.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 29% |
| Suburb | Bonnells Bay 2264 | Morisset 2264 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bonnellbay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | morisset-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (21.1 vs 21.0).
- •Bonnells Bay Public School has the higher ICSEA (925 vs 919), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bonnells Bay Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.8).
- •Bonnells Bay Public School is the larger school with 376 students compared with 156.
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 Morisset Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bonnells Bay Public School and Morisset Public School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Bonnells Bay and Morisset 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 Morisset Public School has 15.8.
How do Bonnells Bay Public School and Morisset Public School rank in NSW?
Bonnells Bay Public School is 1564th of 1,619 and Morisset Public School is 1566th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.