Bonville Public School vs Crossmaglen Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 5.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bonville Public School
Bonville · Government primary · K-6
121 students · ICSEA 979
Crossmaglen Public School
Crossmaglen · Government primary · K-6
45 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | Bonville Public School Bonville NSW | Crossmaglen Public School Crossmaglen NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1089 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3402 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 121 | 45 |
| Girls / boys | 54 / 67 | 21 / 24 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +41% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 2.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 9% |
| Suburb | Bonville 2450 | Crossmaglen 2441 |
| Council area | Coffs Harbour | Coffs Harbour |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bonville-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | crossmagle-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Crossmaglen Public School scores higher on the Success Index (42.3 vs 40.3).
- •Crossmaglen Public School has the higher ICSEA (988 vs 979), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bonville Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.7).
- •Bonville Public School is the larger school with 121 students compared with 45.
- •Crossmaglen Public School has grown faster over five years (41% vs 3%).
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 Bonville Public School better than Crossmaglen Public School?
On the Success Index, Crossmaglen Public School ranks higher (42.3 vs 40.3 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 Bonville Public School and Crossmaglen Public School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Bonville and Crossmaglen in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bonville Public School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Crossmaglen Public School has 16.7.
How do Bonville Public School and Crossmaglen Public School rank in NSW?
Bonville Public School is 1089th of 1,619 and Crossmaglen Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.