Bonnells Bay Public School vs St John Vianney Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.0 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
St John Vianney Primary School
Morisset · Catholic primary · K-6
118 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Bonnells Bay Public School Bonnells Bay NSW | St John Vianney Primary School Morisset NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1564 of 1,619 | #1197 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4723 of 4,908 | #3727 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 376 | 118 |
| Girls / boys | 173 / 203 | 56 / 62 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.4 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 20% |
| 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.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John Vianney Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (35.7 vs 21.1).
- •St John Vianney Primary School has the higher ICSEA (961 vs 925), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John Vianney Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.8).
- •Bonnells Bay Public School is the larger school with 376 students compared with 118.
- •Bonnells Bay Public School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -32%).
- •Bonnells Bay Public School is a government school while St John Vianney 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 Bonnells Bay Public School better than St John Vianney Primary School?
On the Success Index, St John Vianney Primary School ranks higher (35.7 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 St John Vianney Primary School?
About 3.0 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 St John Vianney Primary School has 9.8.
How do Bonnells Bay Public School and St John Vianney Primary School rank in NSW?
Bonnells Bay Public School is 1564th of 1,619 and St John Vianney Primary School is 1197th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.