Brunswick Heads Public School vs St John's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 5.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brunswick Heads Public School
Brunswick Heads · Government primary · K-6
222 students · ICSEA 1025
St John's Primary School
Mullumbimby · Catholic primary · K-6
63 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Brunswick Heads Public School Brunswick Heads NSW | St John's Primary School Mullumbimby NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #779 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2371 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 222 | 63 |
| Girls / boys | 108 / 114 | 35 / 28 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1025 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 7.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 8.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 2.7 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 8% |
| Suburb | Brunswick Heads 2483 | Mullumbimby 2482 |
| Council area | Byron | Byron |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | brunswickh-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.mbyplism.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.9 vs 54.4).
- •St John's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 1025), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.3 vs 15.4).
- •Brunswick Heads Public School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 63.
- •Brunswick Heads Public School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -33%).
- •Brunswick Heads Public School is a government school while St John'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 Brunswick Heads Public School better than St John's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St John's Primary School ranks higher (58.9 vs 54.4 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 Brunswick Heads Public School and St John's Primary School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Brunswick Heads and Mullumbimby in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brunswick Heads Public School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's Primary School has 7.3.
How do Brunswick Heads Public School and St John's Primary School rank in NSW?
Brunswick Heads Public School is 779th of 1,619 and St John's Primary School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.