Brisbania Public School vs Empire Bay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brisbania Public School
Saratoga · Government primary · K-6
358 students · ICSEA 1014
Empire Bay Public School
Empire Bay · Government primary · K-6
426 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Brisbania Public School Saratoga NSW | Empire Bay Public School Empire Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1063 of 1,619 | #844 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3327 of 4,908 | #2576 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 358 | 426 |
| Girls / boys | 166 / 192 | 206 / 220 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 18.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 23.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 7% |
| Suburb | Saratoga 2251 | Empire Bay 2257 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brisbania-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | empirebay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Empire Bay Public School scores higher on the Success Index (51.6 vs 41.4).
- •Empire Bay Public School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Empire Bay Public School has fewer students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.5).
- •Empire Bay Public School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 358.
- •Empire Bay Public School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -18%).
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 Brisbania Public School better than Empire Bay Public School?
On the Success Index, Empire Bay Public School ranks higher (51.6 vs 41.4 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 Brisbania Public School and Empire Bay Public School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Saratoga and Empire Bay in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbania Public School has 18.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Empire Bay Public School has 18.0.
How do Brisbania Public School and Empire Bay Public School rank in NSW?
Brisbania Public School is 1063rd of 1,619 and Empire Bay Public School is 844th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.