Bundanoon Public School vs Padstow North Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 104 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
Padstow North Public School
Padstow · Government primary · K-6
305 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Bundanoon Public School Bundanoon NSW | Padstow North Public School Padstow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #691 of 1,619 | #697 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2106 of 4,908 | #2127 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 125 | 305 |
| Girls / boys | 51 / 74 | 132 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bundanoon 2578 | Padstow 2211 |
| Council area | Wingecarribee | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | bundanoon-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | padstownth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (57.7 vs 57.4).
- •Padstow North Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.6).
- •Padstow North Public School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 125.
- •Padstow North Public School has grown faster over five years (-13% 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 Padstow North Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bundanoon Public School and Padstow North Public School?
About 104 km in a straight line, between Bundanoon and Padstow 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 Padstow North Public School has 15.0.
How do Bundanoon Public School and Padstow North Public School rank in NSW?
Bundanoon Public School is 691st of 1,619 and Padstow North Public School is 697th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.