Bowral Public School vs Frensham Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bowral Public School
Bowral · Government primary · K-6
484 students · ICSEA 1090
Frensham Junior School
Mittagong · Independent primary · K-6
103 students · ICSEA 1157
| Measure | Bowral Public School Bowral NSW | Frensham Junior School Mittagong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #500 of 1,619 | #25 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1513 of 4,908 | #111 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 484 | 103 |
| Girls / boys | 242 / 242 | 79 / 24 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 1157 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 64% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 8.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.0 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 12.0 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bowral 2576 | Mittagong 2575 |
| Council area | Wingecarribee | Wingecarribee |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bowral-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.gibgate.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Frensham Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (82.0 vs 64.3).
- •Frensham Junior School has the higher ICSEA (1157 vs 1090), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Frensham Junior School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 18.6).
- •Bowral Public School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 103.
- •Bowral Public School is a government school while Frensham Junior School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Bowral Public School better than Frensham Junior School?
On the Success Index, Frensham Junior School ranks higher (82.0 vs 64.3 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 Bowral Public School and Frensham Junior School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Bowral and Mittagong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bowral Public School has 18.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Frensham Junior School has 8.9.
How do Bowral Public School and Frensham Junior School rank in NSW?
Bowral Public School is 500th of 1,619 and Frensham Junior School is 25th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.