Double Bay Public School vs The Scots College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Double Bay Public School
Double Bay · Government primary · K-6
237 students · ICSEA 1135
The Scots College
Bellevue Hill · Independent combined · K-12
2,076 students · ICSEA 1162
| Measure | Double Bay Public School Double Bay NSW | The Scots College Bellevue Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #277 of 1,619 | #4 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #937 of 4,908 | #16 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 237 | 2,076 |
| Girls / boys | 121 / 116 | 0 / 2,076 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 189 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 233 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1135 | 1162 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 8.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 246.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 116.8 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Double Bay 2028 | Bellevue Hill 2023 |
| Council area | Woollahra | Woollahra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | doublebay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.tsc.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •The Scots College scores higher on the Success Index (88.5 vs 70.9).
- •The Scots College has the higher ICSEA (1162 vs 1135), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Scots College has fewer students per teacher (8.4 vs 16.8).
- •The Scots College is the larger school with 2,076 students compared with 237.
- •The Scots College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -24%).
- •Double Bay Public School is a government school while The Scots College is an independent 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 Double Bay Public School better than The Scots College?
On the Success Index, The Scots College ranks higher (88.5 vs 70.9 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 Double Bay Public School and The Scots College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Double Bay and Bellevue Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Double Bay Public School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Scots College has 8.4.
How do Double Bay Public School and The Scots College rank in NSW?
Double Bay Public School is 277th of 1,619 and The Scots College is 4th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.