Brighton-Le-Sands Public School vs Cronulla Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 10 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton-Le-Sands Public School
Brighton-Le-Sands · Government primary · K-6
433 students · ICSEA 1064
Cronulla Public School
Cronulla · Government primary · K-6
516 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Brighton-Le-Sands Public School Brighton-Le-Sands NSW | Cronulla Public School Cronulla NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #510 of 1,619 | #586 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1535 of 4,908 | #1793 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 433 | 516 |
| Girls / boys | 208 / 225 | 256 / 260 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 18.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.1 | 28.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 69% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Brighton-Le-Sands 2216 | Cronulla 2230 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brightonle-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | cronulla-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Brighton-Le-Sands Public School scores higher on the Success Index (64.1 vs 61.5).
- •Brighton-Le-Sands Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.3).
- •Cronulla Public School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 433.
- •Cronulla Public School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -29%).
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 Brighton-Le-Sands Public School better than Cronulla Public School?
On the Success Index, Brighton-Le-Sands Public School ranks higher (64.1 vs 61.5 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 Brighton-Le-Sands Public School and Cronulla Public School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Brighton-Le-Sands and Cronulla in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brighton-Le-Sands Public School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cronulla Public School has 18.3.
How do Brighton-Le-Sands Public School and Cronulla Public School rank in NSW?
Brighton-Le-Sands Public School is 510th of 1,619 and Cronulla Public School is 586th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.