Boolaroo Public School vs Booragul Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boolaroo Public School
Boolaroo · Government primary · K-6
99 students · ICSEA 981
Booragul Public School
Booragul · Government primary · K-6
206 students · ICSEA 931
| Measure | Boolaroo Public School Boolaroo NSW | Booragul Public School Booragul NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1041 of 1,619 | #1373 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3248 of 4,908 | #4223 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 99 | 206 |
| Girls / boys | 59 / 40 | 108 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +46% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 931 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 24% |
| Suburb | Boolaroo 2284 | Booragul 2284 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | boolaroo-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | booragul-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Boolaroo Public School scores higher on the Success Index (42.5 vs 28.7).
- •Boolaroo Public School has the higher ICSEA (981 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Booragul Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.1 vs 19.4).
- •Booragul Public School is the larger school with 206 students compared with 99.
- •Boolaroo Public School has grown faster over five years (46% vs 6%).
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 Boolaroo Public School better than Booragul Public School?
On the Success Index, Boolaroo Public School ranks higher (42.5 vs 28.7 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 Boolaroo Public School and Booragul Public School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Boolaroo and Booragul in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boolaroo Public School has 19.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Booragul Public School has 16.1.
How do Boolaroo Public School and Booragul Public School rank in NSW?
Boolaroo Public School is 1041st of 1,619 and Booragul Public School is 1373rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.