Centaur Public School vs St James' Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Centaur Public School
Banora Point · Government primary · K-6
424 students · ICSEA 975
St James' Primary School
Banora Point · Catholic primary · K-6
406 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | Centaur Public School Banora Point NSW | St James' Primary School Banora Point NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1126 of 1,619 | #240 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3527 of 4,908 | #825 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 424 | 406 |
| Girls / boys | 188 / 236 | 201 / 205 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 975 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.4 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 7% |
| Suburb | Banora Point 2486 | Banora Point 2486 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | centaur-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.bpplism.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St James' Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.0 vs 38.6).
- •St James' Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 975), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St James' Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.5).
- •Centaur Public School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 406.
- •St James' Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -15%).
- •Centaur Public School is a government school while St James' Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Centaur Public School better than St James' Primary School?
On the Success Index, St James' Primary School ranks higher (72.0 vs 38.6 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 Centaur Public School and St James' Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Banora Point and Banora Point in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Centaur Public School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St James' Primary School has 14.1.
How do Centaur Public School and St James' Primary School rank in NSW?
Centaur Public School is 1126th of 1,619 and St James' Primary School is 240th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.