Broadwater Public School vs Eschol Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 612 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Broadwater Public School
Broadwater · Government primary · K-6
47 students · ICSEA 979
Eschol Park Public School
Eschol Park · Government primary · K-6
326 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Broadwater Public School Broadwater NSW | Eschol Park Public School Eschol Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1210 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3772 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 47 | 326 |
| Girls / boys | 18 / 29 | 154 / 172 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 19.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 12% |
| Suburb | Broadwater 2472 | Eschol Park 2558 |
| Council area | Richmond Valley | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | broadwater-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | escholpark-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Broadwater Public School scores higher on the Success Index (38.6 vs 35.0).
- •Broadwater Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 16.5).
- •Eschol Park Public School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 47.
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 Broadwater Public School better than Eschol Park Public School?
On the Success Index, Broadwater Public School ranks higher (38.6 vs 35.0 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 Broadwater Public School and Eschol Park Public School?
About 612 km in a straight line, between Broadwater and Eschol Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Broadwater Public School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Eschol Park Public School has 16.5.
How do Broadwater Public School and Eschol Park Public School rank in NSW?
Broadwater Public School is unranked and Eschol Park Public School is 1210th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.