Broulee Public School vs Carrington Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 357 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Broulee Public School
Broulee · Government primary · K-6
246 students · ICSEA 996
Carrington Public School
Carrington · Government primary · K-6
110 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Broulee Public School Broulee NSW | Carrington Public School Carrington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1145 of 1,619 | #983 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3598 of 4,908 | #3058 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 246 | 110 |
| Girls / boys | 112 / 134 | 46 / 64 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 6.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 22% |
| Suburb | Broulee 2537 | Carrington 2294 |
| Council area | Eurobodalla | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | broulee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | carrington-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Carrington Public School scores higher on the Success Index (45.3 vs 37.6).
- •Broulee Public School is the larger school with 246 students compared with 110.
- •Carrington Public School has grown faster over five years (-8% 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 Broulee Public School better than Carrington Public School?
On the Success Index, Carrington Public School ranks higher (45.3 vs 37.6 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 Broulee Public School and Carrington Public School?
About 357 km in a straight line, between Broulee and Carrington in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Broulee Public School has 17.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Carrington Public School has 17.5.
How do Broulee Public School and Carrington Public School rank in NSW?
Broulee Public School is 1145th of 1,619 and Carrington Public School is 983rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.