Bundeena Public School vs Byron Bay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 648 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bundeena Public School
Bundeena · Government primary · K-6
174 students · ICSEA 1067
Byron Bay Public School
Byron Bay · Government primary · K-6
461 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Bundeena Public School Bundeena NSW | Byron Bay Public School Byron Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #515 of 1,619 | #775 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1567 of 4,908 | #2363 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 174 | 461 |
| Girls / boys | 77 / 97 | 215 / 246 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 26.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 6% |
| Suburb | Bundeena 2230 | Byron Bay 2481 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Byron |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bundeena-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | byronbay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bundeena Public School scores higher on the Success Index (63.8 vs 54.5).
- •Bundeena Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.5).
- •Byron Bay Public School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 174.
- •Bundeena Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -31%).
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 Bundeena Public School better than Byron Bay Public School?
On the Success Index, Bundeena Public School ranks higher (63.8 vs 54.5 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 Bundeena Public School and Byron Bay Public School?
About 648 km in a straight line, between Bundeena and Byron Bay in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bundeena Public School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Byron Bay Public School has 17.5.
How do Bundeena Public School and Byron Bay Public School rank in NSW?
Bundeena Public School is 515th of 1,619 and Byron Bay Public School is 775th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.