Bundanoon Public School vs Exeter Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 5.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bundanoon Public School
Bundanoon · Government primary · K-6
125 students · ICSEA 1036
Exeter Public School
Exeter · Government primary · K-6
123 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Bundanoon Public School Bundanoon NSW | Exeter Public School Exeter NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #691 of 1,619 | #857 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2106 of 4,908 | #2605 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 125 | 123 |
| Girls / boys | 51 / 74 | 59 / 64 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 19.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 6.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bundanoon 2578 | Exeter 2579 |
| Council area | Wingecarribee | Wingecarribee |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bundanoon-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | exeter-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bundanoon Public School scores higher on the Success Index (57.7 vs 51.2).
- •Bundanoon Public School has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bundanoon Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.6 vs 19.5).
- •Bundanoon Public School is the larger school with 125 students compared with 123.
- •Exeter Public School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -22%).
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 Bundanoon Public School better than Exeter Public School?
On the Success Index, Bundanoon Public School ranks higher (57.7 vs 51.2 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 Bundanoon Public School and Exeter Public School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Bundanoon and Exeter in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bundanoon Public School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Exeter Public School has 19.5.
How do Bundanoon Public School and Exeter Public School rank in NSW?
Bundanoon Public School is 691st of 1,619 and Exeter Public School is 857th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.