Bronte Public School vs Waverley College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 698 m 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
Waverley College
Waverley · Independent combined · 5-12
1,525 students · ICSEA 1131
| Measure | Bronte Public School Bronte NSW | Waverley College Waverley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #101 of 1,619 | #80 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #383 of 4,908 | #229 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | 5-12 |
| Students | 257 | 1,525 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 128 | 0 / 1,525 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 201 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 201 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1176 | 1131 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 71% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 124.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 51.0 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bronte 2024 | Waverley 2024 |
| Council area | Waverley | Waverley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bronte-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.waverley.nsw.edu.au/public/index.cfm |
The verdict
- •Bronte Public School scores higher on the Success Index (77.2 vs 72.0).
- •Bronte Public School has the higher ICSEA (1176 vs 1131), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Waverley College has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.9).
- •Waverley College is the larger school with 1,525 students compared with 257.
- •Waverley College has grown faster over five years (5% vs -31%).
- •Bronte Public School is a government school while Waverley College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Waverley College?
On the Success Index, Bronte Public School ranks higher (77.2 vs 72.0 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 Bronte Public School and Waverley College?
About 698 m in a straight line, between Bronte and Waverley 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 Waverley College has 12.3.
How do Bronte Public School and Waverley College rank in NSW?
Bronte Public School is 101st of 1,619 and Waverley College is 80th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.