Broulee Public School vs Rathmines Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 338 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
Rathmines Public School
Rathmines · Government primary · K-6
311 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Broulee Public School Broulee NSW | Rathmines Public School Rathmines NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1145 of 1,619 | #1115 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3598 of 4,908 | #3490 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 246 | 311 |
| Girls / boys | 112 / 134 | 145 / 166 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 20.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 13% |
| Suburb | Broulee 2537 | Rathmines 2283 |
| Council area | Eurobodalla | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | broulee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | rathmines-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Rathmines Public School scores higher on the Success Index (39.1 vs 37.6).
- •Rathmines Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.2).
- •Rathmines Public School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 246.
- •Rathmines Public School has grown faster over five years (-13% 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 Rathmines Public School?
On the Success Index, Rathmines Public School ranks higher (39.1 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 Rathmines Public School?
About 338 km in a straight line, between Broulee and Rathmines 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 Rathmines Public School has 15.2.
How do Broulee Public School and Rathmines Public School rank in NSW?
Broulee Public School is 1145th of 1,619 and Rathmines Public School is 1115th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.