Cromer Public School vs Gymea Bay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 39 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cromer Public School
Cromer · Government primary · K-6
468 students · ICSEA 1091
Gymea Bay Public School
Gymea Bay · Government primary · K-6
763 students · ICSEA 1091
| Measure | Cromer Public School Cromer NSW | Gymea Bay Public School Gymea Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #417 of 1,619 | #402 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1270 of 4,908 | #1239 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 468 | 763 |
| Girls / boys | 231 / 237 | 371 / 392 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 128 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1091 | 1091 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.6 | 47.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 7.7 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Cromer 2099 | Gymea Bay 2227 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cromer-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | gymeabay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (67.2 vs 67.6).
- •Cromer Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.2).
- •Gymea Bay Public School is the larger school with 763 students compared with 468.
- •Gymea Bay Public School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -26%).
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 Cromer Public School better than Gymea Bay Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cromer Public School and Gymea Bay Public School?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Cromer and Gymea Bay in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cromer Public School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gymea Bay Public School has 16.2.
How do Cromer Public School and Gymea Bay Public School rank in NSW?
Cromer Public School is 417th of 1,619 and Gymea Bay Public School is 402nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.