Bonnyrigg Public School vs Mount Pritchard Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bonnyrigg Public School
Bonnyrigg · Government primary · P-6
238 students · ICSEA 900
Mount Pritchard Public School
Mount Pritchard · Government primary · K-6
368 students · ICSEA 951
| Measure | Bonnyrigg Public School Bonnyrigg NSW | Mount Pritchard Public School Mount Pritchard NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1418 of 1,619 | #1205 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4326 of 4,908 | #3742 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 238 | 368 |
| Girls / boys | 112 / 126 | 179 / 189 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 900 | 951 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 27.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bonnyrigg 2177 | Mount Pritchard 2170 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bonnyrigg-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mtpritchar-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Pritchard Public School scores higher on the Success Index (35.4 vs 27.3).
- •Mount Pritchard Public School has the higher ICSEA (951 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bonnyrigg Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 13.6).
- •Mount Pritchard Public School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 238.
- •Mount Pritchard Public School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -12%).
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 Bonnyrigg Public School better than Mount Pritchard Public School?
On the Success Index, Mount Pritchard Public School ranks higher (35.4 vs 27.3 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 Bonnyrigg Public School and Mount Pritchard Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bonnyrigg and Mount Pritchard in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bonnyrigg Public School has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Pritchard Public School has 13.6.
How do Bonnyrigg Public School and Mount Pritchard Public School rank in NSW?
Bonnyrigg Public School is 1418th of 1,619 and Mount Pritchard Public School is 1205th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.