Booragul Public School vs Fennell Bay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.2 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
Fennell Bay Public School
Fennell Bay · Government primary · K-6
159 students · ICSEA 889
| Measure | Booragul Public School Booragul NSW | Fennell Bay Public School Fennell Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1373 of 1,619 | #1476 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4223 of 4,908 | #4496 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 206 | 159 |
| Girls / boys | 108 / 98 | 72 / 87 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 889 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 8.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 18.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 6.9 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 31% |
| Suburb | Booragul 2284 | Fennell Bay 2283 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | booragul-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | fennellbay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Booragul Public School scores higher on the Success Index (28.7 vs 25.0).
- •Booragul Public School has the higher ICSEA (931 vs 889), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fennell Bay Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 16.1).
- •Booragul Public School is the larger school with 206 students compared with 159.
- •Booragul Public School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -10%).
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 Fennell Bay Public School?
On the Success Index, Booragul Public School ranks higher (28.7 vs 25.0 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 Fennell Bay Public School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Booragul and Fennell Bay 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 Fennell Bay Public School has 8.8.
How do Booragul Public School and Fennell Bay Public School rank in NSW?
Booragul Public School is 1373rd of 1,619 and Fennell Bay Public School is 1476th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.