Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus vs Brooklyn Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 9.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus
Umina Beach · Government high school · 7-9
787 students · ICSEA 966
Brooklyn Public School
Brooklyn · Government primary · K-6
79 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus Umina Beach NSW | Brooklyn Public School Brooklyn NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #364 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1023 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-9 | K-6 |
| Students | 787 | 79 |
| Girls / boys | 374 / 413 | 34 / 45 |
| Foundation intake | – | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | 276 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.5 | 5.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.7 | 1.5 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 3% |
| Suburb | Umina Beach 2257 | Brooklyn 2083 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | umina-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | brooklyn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Brooklyn Public School scores higher on the Success Index (64.3 vs 37.0).
- •Brooklyn Public School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.5).
- •Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus is the larger school with 787 students compared with 79.
- •Brooklyn Public School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -14%).
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 Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus better than Brooklyn Public School?
On the Success Index, Brooklyn Public School ranks higher (64.3 vs 37.0 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 Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus and Brooklyn Public School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Umina Beach and Brooklyn in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Brooklyn Public School has 15.5.
How do Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus and Brooklyn Public School rank in NSW?
Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus is 364th of 539 and Brooklyn Public School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.