Bowraville Central School vs St Mary's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 661 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bowraville Central School
Bowraville · Government combined · K-12
207 students · ICSEA 861
St Mary's Primary School
Bowraville · Catholic primary · K-6
48 students · ICSEA 827
| Measure | Bowraville Central School Bowraville NSW | St Mary's Primary School Bowraville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #267 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #995 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 207 | 48 |
| Girls / boys | 102 / 105 | 20 / 28 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | 28 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 3 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 861 | 827 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 5.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 9.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 33% | 69% |
| Suburb | Bowraville 2449 | Bowraville 2449 |
| Council area | Nambucca Valley | Nambucca Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bowraville-c.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.bwpplism.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bowraville Central School scores higher on the Success Index (33.5 vs 21.3).
- •Bowraville Central School has the higher ICSEA (861 vs 827), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (5.1 vs 8.3).
- •Bowraville Central School is the larger school with 207 students compared with 48.
- •Bowraville Central School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -2%).
- •Bowraville Central School is a government school while St Mary's Primary School is a catholic 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 Bowraville Central School better than St Mary's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bowraville Central School ranks higher (33.5 vs 21.3 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 Bowraville Central School and St Mary's Primary School?
About 661 m in a straight line, between Bowraville and Bowraville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bowraville Central School has 8.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Primary School has 5.1.
How do Bowraville Central School and St Mary's Primary School rank in NSW?
Bowraville Central School is 267th of 314 and St Mary's Primary School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.