Broulee Public School vs Elermore Vale Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 353 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
Elermore Vale Public School
Wallsend · Government primary · P-6
290 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Broulee Public School Broulee NSW | Elermore Vale Public School Wallsend NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1145 of 1,619 | #1047 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3598 of 4,908 | #3281 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 246 | 290 |
| Girls / boys | 112 / 134 | 135 / 155 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 18.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 3.9 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 11% |
| Suburb | Broulee 2537 | Wallsend 2287 |
| Council area | Eurobodalla | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | broulee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | elermoreva-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Elermore Vale Public School scores higher on the Success Index (42.1 vs 37.6).
- •Elermore Vale Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.2).
- •Elermore Vale Public School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 246.
- •Elermore Vale Public School has grown faster over five years (-18% 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 Elermore Vale Public School?
On the Success Index, Elermore Vale Public School ranks higher (42.1 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 Elermore Vale Public School?
About 353 km in a straight line, between Broulee and Wallsend 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 Elermore Vale Public School has 16.0.
How do Broulee Public School and Elermore Vale Public School rank in NSW?
Broulee Public School is 1145th of 1,619 and Elermore Vale Public School is 1047th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.