Burringbar Public School vs Main Arm Upper Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 8.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burringbar Public School
Burringbar · Government primary · K-6
93 students · ICSEA 992
Main Arm Upper Public School
Upper Main Arm · Government primary · K-6
88 students · ICSEA 1016
| Measure | Burringbar Public School Burringbar NSW | Main Arm Upper Public School Upper Main Arm NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #974 of 1,619 | #869 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3030 of 4,908 | #2660 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 93 | 88 |
| Girls / boys | 40 / 53 | 42 / 46 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +63% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 1016 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 7% |
| Suburb | Burringbar 2483 | Upper Main Arm 2482 |
| Council area | Tweed | Byron |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | burringbar-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mainarmup-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Main Arm Upper Public School scores higher on the Success Index (50.4 vs 45.7).
- •Main Arm Upper Public School has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Main Arm Upper Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.2).
- •Burringbar Public School is the larger school with 93 students compared with 88.
- •Burringbar Public School has grown faster over five years (63% vs -3%).
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 Burringbar Public School better than Main Arm Upper Public School?
On the Success Index, Main Arm Upper Public School ranks higher (50.4 vs 45.7 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 Burringbar Public School and Main Arm Upper Public School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Burringbar and Upper Main Arm in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burringbar Public School has 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Main Arm Upper Public School has 17.3.
How do Burringbar Public School and Main Arm Upper Public School rank in NSW?
Burringbar Public School is 974th of 1,619 and Main Arm Upper Public School is 869th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.