Bonnyrigg Public School vs Smithfield West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.3 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
Smithfield West Public School
Wetherill Park · Government primary · K-6
300 students · ICSEA 900
| Measure | Bonnyrigg Public School Bonnyrigg NSW | Smithfield West Public School Wetherill Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1418 of 1,619 | #1577 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4326 of 4,908 | #4760 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 238 | 300 |
| Girls / boys | 112 / 126 | 149 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 900 | 900 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 20.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bonnyrigg 2177 | Wetherill Park 2164 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bonnyrigg-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | smithfielw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bonnyrigg Public School scores higher on the Success Index (27.3 vs 20.4).
- •Bonnyrigg Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 14.8).
- •Smithfield West Public School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 238.
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 Smithfield West Public School?
On the Success Index, Bonnyrigg Public School ranks higher (27.3 vs 20.4 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 Smithfield West Public School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Bonnyrigg and Wetherill Park 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 Smithfield West Public School has 14.8.
How do Bonnyrigg Public School and Smithfield West Public School rank in NSW?
Bonnyrigg Public School is 1418th of 1,619 and Smithfield West Public School is 1577th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.