Bundeena Public School vs Cronulla Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.7 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
Cronulla Public School
Cronulla · Government primary · K-6
516 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Bundeena Public School Bundeena NSW | Cronulla Public School Cronulla NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #515 of 1,619 | #586 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1567 of 4,908 | #1793 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 174 | 516 |
| Girls / boys | 77 / 97 | 256 / 260 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 18.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 28.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bundeena 2230 | Cronulla 2230 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | bundeena-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | cronulla-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bundeena Public School scores higher on the Success Index (63.8 vs 61.5).
- •Bundeena Public School has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 1064), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bundeena Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.3).
- •Cronulla Public School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 174.
- •Cronulla Public School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -7%).
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 Cronulla Public School?
On the Success Index, Bundeena Public School ranks higher (63.8 vs 61.5 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 Cronulla Public School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Bundeena and Cronulla 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 Cronulla Public School has 18.3.
How do Bundeena Public School and Cronulla Public School rank in NSW?
Bundeena Public School is 515th of 1,619 and Cronulla Public School is 586th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.