Bundeena Public School vs Lilli Pilli Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.9 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
Lilli Pilli Public School
Lilli Pilli · Government primary · K-6
323 students · ICSEA 1113
| Measure | Bundeena Public School Bundeena NSW | Lilli Pilli Public School Lilli Pilli NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #515 of 1,619 | #493 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1567 of 4,908 | #1497 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 174 | 323 |
| Girls / boys | 77 / 97 | 157 / 166 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1113 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 17.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bundeena 2230 | Lilli Pilli 2229 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | bundeena-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lillipilli-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (63.8 vs 64.5).
- •Lilli Pilli Public School has the higher ICSEA (1113 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bundeena Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.2).
- •Lilli Pilli Public School is the larger school with 323 students compared with 174.
- •Bundeena Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -16%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Hurstville
Frequently asked questions
Is Bundeena Public School better than Lilli Pilli 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 Bundeena Public School and Lilli Pilli Public School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Bundeena and Lilli Pilli 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 Lilli Pilli Public School has 18.2.
How do Bundeena Public School and Lilli Pilli Public School rank in NSW?
Bundeena Public School is 515th of 1,619 and Lilli Pilli Public School is 493rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.