Broulee Public School vs St Mary's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 11 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
St Mary's Primary School
Moruya · Catholic primary · K-6
174 students · ICSEA 1020
| Measure | Broulee Public School Broulee NSW | St Mary's Primary School Moruya NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1145 of 1,619 | #747 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3598 of 4,908 | #2285 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 246 | 174 |
| Girls / boys | 112 / 134 | 80 / 94 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 1020 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 9% |
| Suburb | Broulee 2537 | Moruya 2537 |
| Council area | Eurobodalla | Eurobodalla |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | broulee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stmarysmoruya.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.6 vs 37.6).
- •St Mary's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1020 vs 996), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.2).
- •Broulee Public School is the larger school with 246 students compared with 174.
- •Broulee Public School is a government school while St Mary's Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Mary's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Primary School ranks higher (55.6 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 St Mary's Primary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Broulee and Moruya 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 St Mary's Primary School has 13.6.
How do Broulee Public School and St Mary's Primary School rank in NSW?
Broulee Public School is 1145th of 1,619 and St Mary's Primary School is 747th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.