Burrawang Public School vs Narrabeen North Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 123 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burrawang Public School
Burrawang · Government primary · K-6
30 students · ICSEA 1076
Narrabeen North Public School
North Narrabeen · Government primary · K-6
580 students · ICSEA 1076
| Measure | Burrawang Public School Burrawang NSW | Narrabeen North Public School North Narrabeen NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #506 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1529 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 30 | 580 |
| Girls / boys | 22 / 8 | 267 / 313 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1076 | 1076 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 39.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.1 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Burrawang 2577 | North Narrabeen 2101 |
| Council area | Wingecarribee | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | burrawang-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | narranorth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Burrawang Public School scores higher on the Success Index (68.4 vs 64.2).
- •Burrawang Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.5).
- •Narrabeen North Public School is the larger school with 580 students compared with 30.
- •Burrawang Public School has grown faster over five years (-12% 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 Burrawang Public School better than Narrabeen North Public School?
On the Success Index, Burrawang Public School ranks higher (68.4 vs 64.2 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 Burrawang Public School and Narrabeen North Public School?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Burrawang and North Narrabeen in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burrawang Public School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narrabeen North Public School has 14.5.
How do Burrawang Public School and Narrabeen North Public School rank in NSW?
Burrawang Public School is unranked and Narrabeen North Public School is 506th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.