Brooklyn Public School vs Umina Beach Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 9.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn Public School
Brooklyn · Government primary · K-6
79 students · ICSEA 1064
Umina Beach Public School
Umina Beach · Government primary · K-6
606 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Brooklyn Public School Brooklyn NSW | Umina Beach Public School Umina Beach NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #992 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3088 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 79 | 606 |
| Girls / boys | 34 / 45 | 275 / 331 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 90 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 36.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 13% |
| Suburb | Brooklyn 2083 | Umina Beach 2257 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | brooklyn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | umina-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Brooklyn Public School scores higher on the Success Index (64.3 vs 45.0).
- •Brooklyn Public School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brooklyn Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.8).
- •Umina Beach Public School is the larger school with 606 students compared with 79.
- •Brooklyn Public School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -17%).
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 Brooklyn Public School better than Umina Beach Public School?
On the Success Index, Brooklyn Public School ranks higher (64.3 vs 45.0 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 Brooklyn Public School and Umina Beach Public School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Umina Beach in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brooklyn Public School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Umina Beach Public School has 16.8.
How do Brooklyn Public School and Umina Beach Public School rank in NSW?
Brooklyn Public School is unranked and Umina Beach Public School is 992nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.