Brookvale Public School vs Gymea North Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 34 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brookvale Public School
Brookvale · Government primary · K-6
306 students · ICSEA 1075
Gymea North Public School
Gymea · Government primary · K-6
362 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Brookvale Public School Brookvale NSW | Gymea North Public School Gymea NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #462 of 1,619 | #442 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1383 of 4,908 | #1339 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 306 | 362 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 154 | 185 / 177 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1075 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 18.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 20.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Brookvale 2100 | Gymea 2227 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brookvale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | gymeanorth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (65.9 vs 66.4).
- •Brookvale Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.0).
- •Gymea North Public School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 306.
- •Gymea North Public School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -14%).
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 Brookvale Public School better than Gymea North Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brookvale Public School and Gymea North Public School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Brookvale and Gymea in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brookvale Public School has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gymea North Public School has 18.0.
How do Brookvale Public School and Gymea North Public School rank in NSW?
Brookvale Public School is 462nd of 1,619 and Gymea North Public School is 442nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.