Bowral Public School vs Oxley College
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Oxley College
Burradoo · Independent combined · K-12
827 students · ICSEA 1153
| Measure | Bowral Public School Bowral NSW | Oxley College Burradoo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #500 of 1,619 | #50 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1513 of 4,908 | #125 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 484 | 827 |
| Girls / boys | 242 / 242 | 408 / 419 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 92 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 71 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 1153 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.0 | 79.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 38.9 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bowral 2576 | Burradoo 2576 |
| Council area | Wingecarribee | Wingecarribee |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bowral-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.oxley.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Oxley College scores higher on the Success Index (78.9 vs 64.3).
- •Oxley College has the higher ICSEA (1153 vs 1090), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Oxley College has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 18.6).
- •Oxley College is the larger school with 827 students compared with 484.
- •Oxley College has grown faster over five years (14% vs -14%).
- •Bowral Public School is a government school while Oxley College 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 Oxley College?
On the Success Index, Oxley College ranks higher (78.9 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 Oxley College?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Bowral and Burradoo 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 Oxley College has 10.5.
How do Bowral Public School and Oxley College rank in NSW?
Bowral Public School is 500th of 1,619 and Oxley College is 50th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.