Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus vs Ettalong Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.4 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
Ettalong Public School
Ettalong Beach · Government primary · K-6
490 students · ICSEA 975
| Measure | Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus Umina Beach NSW | Ettalong Public School Ettalong Beach NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #364 of 539 | #1129 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1023 of 1,472 | #3533 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-9 | K-6 |
| Students | 787 | 490 |
| Girls / boys | 374 / 413 | 234 / 256 |
| Foundation intake | – | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | 276 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 975 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.5 | 31.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.7 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 13% |
| Suburb | Umina Beach 2257 | Ettalong Beach 2257 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | umina-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | ettalong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Ettalong Public School scores higher on the Success Index (38.5 vs 37.0).
- •Ettalong Public School has the higher ICSEA (975 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.8).
- •Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus is the larger school with 787 students compared with 490.
- •Ettalong Public School has grown faster over five years (-8% 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 Ettalong Public School?
On the Success Index, Ettalong Public School ranks higher (38.5 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 Ettalong Public School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Umina Beach and Ettalong Beach 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 Ettalong Public School has 15.8.
How do Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus and Ettalong Public School rank in NSW?
Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus is 364th of 539 and Ettalong Public School is 1129th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.