Bradbury Public School vs Briar Road Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bradbury Public School
Bradbury · Government primary · K-6
704 students · ICSEA 987
Briar Road Public School
Campbelltown · Government primary · P-6
263 students · ICSEA 835
| Measure | Bradbury Public School Bradbury NSW | Briar Road Public School Campbelltown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1120 of 1,619 | #1513 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3503 of 4,908 | #4594 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 704 | 263 |
| Girls / boys | 351 / 353 | 130 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | 88 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 835 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.6 | 20.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 46% |
| Suburb | Bradbury 2560 | Campbelltown 2560 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bradbury-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | briarrd-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bradbury Public School scores higher on the Success Index (38.9 vs 23.5).
- •Bradbury Public School has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 835), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Briar Road Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.1).
- •Bradbury Public School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 263.
- •Briar Road Public School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -5%).
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 Bradbury Public School better than Briar Road Public School?
On the Success Index, Bradbury Public School ranks higher (38.9 vs 23.5 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 Bradbury Public School and Briar Road Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bradbury and Campbelltown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bradbury Public School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Briar Road Public School has 13.0.
How do Bradbury Public School and Briar Road Public School rank in NSW?
Bradbury Public School is 1120th of 1,619 and Briar Road Public School is 1513th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.