Branxton Public School vs Greta Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Branxton Public School
Branxton · Government primary · K-6
540 students · ICSEA 949
Greta Public School
Greta · Government primary · K-6
186 students · ICSEA 935
| Measure | Branxton Public School Branxton NSW | Greta Public School Greta NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1367 of 1,619 | #1375 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4203 of 4,908 | #4226 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 540 | 186 |
| Girls / boys | 252 / 288 | 70 / 116 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +44% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 935 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.8 | 13.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 1.9 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 17% |
| Suburb | Branxton 2335 | Greta 2334 |
| Council area | Cessnock | Cessnock |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | branxton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | greta-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (28.9 vs 28.7).
- •Branxton Public School has the higher ICSEA (949 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Greta Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 18.8).
- •Branxton Public School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 186.
- •Branxton Public School has grown faster over five years (44% vs 1%).
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 Branxton Public School better than Greta Public 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 Branxton Public School and Greta Public School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Branxton and Greta in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Branxton Public School has 18.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Greta Public School has 13.6.
How do Branxton Public School and Greta Public School rank in NSW?
Branxton Public School is 1367th of 1,619 and Greta Public School is 1375th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.