Buxton Public School vs Yanderra Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 8.5 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
Yanderra Public School
Yanderra · Government primary · K-6
35 students · ICSEA 934
| Measure | Buxton Public School Buxton NSW | Yanderra Public School Yanderra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1404 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4289 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 163 | 35 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 79 | 17 / 18 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 6 |
| 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 | 934 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 2.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 17% |
| Suburb | Buxton 2571 | Yanderra 2574 |
| Council area | Wollondilly | Wollondilly |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | buxton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | yanderra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Yanderra Public School scores higher on the Success Index (29.8 vs 27.8).
- •Buxton Public School has the higher ICSEA (949 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yanderra Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.2).
- •Buxton Public School is the larger school with 163 students compared with 35.
- •Buxton Public School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -17%).
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 Yanderra Public School?
On the Success Index, Yanderra Public School ranks higher (29.8 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 Yanderra Public School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Buxton and Yanderra 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 Yanderra Public School has 12.5.
How do Buxton Public School and Yanderra Public School rank in NSW?
Buxton Public School is 1404th of 1,619 and Yanderra Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.