Bourke Street Public School vs Double Bay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bourke Street Public School
Surry Hills · Government primary · K-6
381 students · ICSEA 1135
Double Bay Public School
Double Bay · Government primary · K-6
237 students · ICSEA 1135
| Measure | Bourke Street Public School Surry Hills NSW | Double Bay Public School Double Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #199 of 1,619 | #277 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #702 of 4,908 | #937 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 381 | 237 |
| Girls / boys | 199 / 182 | 121 / 116 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1135 | 1135 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 14.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Surry Hills 2010 | Double Bay 2028 |
| Council area | Sydney | Woollahra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bourkest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | doublebay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bourke Street Public School scores higher on the Success Index (73.3 vs 70.9).
- •Double Bay Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.1).
- •Bourke Street Public School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 237.
- •Bourke Street Public School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -24%).
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 Bourke Street Public School better than Double Bay Public School?
On the Success Index, Bourke Street Public School ranks higher (73.3 vs 70.9 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 Bourke Street Public School and Double Bay Public School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Surry Hills and Double Bay in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bourke Street Public School has 18.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Double Bay Public School has 16.8.
How do Bourke Street Public School and Double Bay Public School rank in NSW?
Bourke Street Public School is 199th of 1,619 and Double Bay Public School is 277th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.