Braidwood Central School vs St Bede's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 137 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Braidwood Central School
Braidwood · Government combined · K-12
306 students · ICSEA 1005
St Bede's Primary School
Braidwood · Catholic primary · K-6
131 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | Braidwood Central School Braidwood NSW | St Bede's Primary School Braidwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #207 of 314 | #864 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #658 of 1,259 | #2630 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 306 | 131 |
| Girls / boys | 140 / 166 | 60 / 71 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | 29 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 24 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.7 | 8.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 7% |
| Suburb | Braidwood 2622 | Braidwood 2622 |
| Council area | Queanbeyan-Palerang | Queanbeyan-Palerang |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | braidwood-c.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stbedesb.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (50.0 vs 50.9).
- •St Bede's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1013 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Braidwood Central School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 14.9).
- •Braidwood Central School is the larger school with 306 students compared with 131.
- •St Bede's Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -12%).
- •Braidwood Central School is a government school while St Bede'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 Braidwood Central School better than St Bede's Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Braidwood Central School and St Bede's Primary School?
About 137 m in a straight line, between Braidwood and Braidwood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Braidwood Central School has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Bede's Primary School has 14.9.
How do Braidwood Central School and St Bede's Primary School rank in NSW?
Braidwood Central School is 207th of 314 and St Bede's Primary School is 864th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.