Buxton Public School vs Thirlmere Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 5.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Buxton Public School
Buxton · Government primary · K-6
163 students · ICSEA 949
Thirlmere Public School
Thirlmere · Government primary · K-6
401 students · ICSEA 959
| Measure | Buxton Public School Buxton NSW | Thirlmere Public School Thirlmere NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1404 of 1,619 | #1368 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4289 of 4,908 | #4209 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 163 | 401 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 79 | 197 / 204 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 959 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 18.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 21.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 17% |
| Suburb | Buxton 2571 | Thirlmere 2572 |
| Council area | Wollondilly | Wollondilly |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | buxton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | thirlmere-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Thirlmere Public School scores higher on the Success Index (28.9 vs 27.8).
- •Thirlmere Public School has the higher ICSEA (959 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Buxton Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.3).
- •Thirlmere Public School is the larger school with 401 students compared with 163.
- •Thirlmere Public School has grown faster over five years (17% vs 0%).
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 Buxton Public School better than Thirlmere Public School?
On the Success Index, Thirlmere Public School ranks higher (28.9 vs 27.8 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 Buxton Public School and Thirlmere Public School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Buxton and Thirlmere in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Buxton Public School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thirlmere Public School has 18.3.
How do Buxton Public School and Thirlmere Public School rank in NSW?
Buxton Public School is 1404th of 1,619 and Thirlmere Public School is 1368th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.