Bronte Public School vs Pymble Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 22 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bronte Public School
Bronte · Government primary · K-6
257 students · ICSEA 1176
Pymble Public School
Pymble · Government primary · K-6
519 students · ICSEA 1176
| Measure | Bronte Public School Bronte NSW | Pymble Public School Pymble NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #101 of 1,619 | #210 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #383 of 4,908 | #750 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 257 | 519 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 128 | 262 / 257 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1176 | 1176 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 71% | 71% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 19.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 27.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bronte 2024 | Pymble 2073 |
| Council area | Waverley | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bronte-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | pymble-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bronte Public School scores higher on the Success Index (77.2 vs 72.9).
- •Bronte Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.9 vs 19.0).
- •Pymble Public School is the larger school with 519 students compared with 257.
- •Pymble Public School has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -31%).
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 Bronte Public School better than Pymble Public School?
On the Success Index, Bronte Public School ranks higher (77.2 vs 72.9 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 Bronte Public School and Pymble Public School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Bronte and Pymble in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bronte Public School has 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pymble Public School has 19.0.
How do Bronte Public School and Pymble Public School rank in NSW?
Bronte Public School is 101st of 1,619 and Pymble Public School is 210th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.