Booragul Public School vs Carramar Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 118 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Booragul Public School
Booragul · Government primary · K-6
206 students · ICSEA 931
Carramar Public School
Carramar · Government primary · K-6
227 students · ICSEA 931
| Measure | Booragul Public School Booragul NSW | Carramar Public School Carramar NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1373 of 1,619 | #1342 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4223 of 4,908 | #4140 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 206 | 227 |
| Girls / boys | 108 / 98 | 102 / 125 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 931 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 16.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 87% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 5% |
| Suburb | Booragul 2284 | Carramar 2163 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | booragul-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | carramar-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Carramar Public School scores higher on the Success Index (29.8 vs 28.7).
- •Carramar Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.1).
- •Carramar Public School is the larger school with 227 students compared with 206.
- •Booragul Public School has grown faster over five years (6% vs 0%).
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 Booragul Public School better than Carramar Public School?
On the Success Index, Carramar Public School ranks higher (29.8 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 Booragul Public School and Carramar Public School?
About 118 km in a straight line, between Booragul and Carramar in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Booragul Public School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Carramar Public School has 13.9.
How do Booragul Public School and Carramar Public School rank in NSW?
Booragul Public School is 1373rd of 1,619 and Carramar Public School is 1342nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.