Bulli Public School vs Illawong Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 38 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bulli Public School
Bulli · Government primary · K-6
318 students · ICSEA 1069
Illawong Public School
Illawong · Government primary · K-6
191 students · ICSEA 1069
| Measure | Bulli Public School Bulli NSW | Illawong Public School Illawong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #600 of 1,619 | #530 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1824 of 4,908 | #1616 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 318 | 191 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 166 | 103 / 88 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1069 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 11.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bulli 2516 | Illawong 2234 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bulli-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | illawong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Illawong Public School scores higher on the Success Index (63.3 vs 61.2).
- •Illawong Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.2 vs 19.5).
- •Bulli Public School is the larger school with 318 students compared with 191.
- •Bulli Public School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -2%).
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 Bulli Public School better than Illawong Public School?
On the Success Index, Illawong Public School ranks higher (63.3 vs 61.2 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 Bulli Public School and Illawong Public School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Bulli and Illawong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bulli Public School has 19.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Illawong Public School has 16.2.
How do Bulli Public School and Illawong Public School rank in NSW?
Bulli Public School is 600th of 1,619 and Illawong Public School is 530th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.