Bundanoon Public School vs Penrose Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 7.4 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
Penrose Public School
Penrose · Government primary · K-6
4 students · ICSEA 1034
| Measure | Bundanoon Public School Bundanoon NSW | Penrose Public School Penrose NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #691 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2106 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 125 | 4 |
| Girls / boys | 51 / 74 | 4 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1034 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 1.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bundanoon 2578 | Penrose 2579 |
| Council area | Wingecarribee | Wingecarribee |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bundanoon-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | penrose-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Penrose Public School scores higher on the Success Index (59.8 vs 57.7).
- •Bundanoon Public School has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 1034), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bundanoon Public School is the larger school with 125 students compared with 4.
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 Penrose Public School?
On the Success Index, Penrose Public School ranks higher (59.8 vs 57.7 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 Penrose Public School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Bundanoon and Penrose in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Bundanoon Public School and Penrose Public School rank in NSW?
Bundanoon Public School is 691st of 1,619 and Penrose Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.