Earlwood Public School vs Jerrabomberra Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 239 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Earlwood Public School
Earlwood · Government primary · K-6
600 students · ICSEA 1107
Jerrabomberra Public School
Jerrabomberra · Government primary · K-6
865 students · ICSEA 1107
| Measure | Earlwood Public School Earlwood NSW | Jerrabomberra Public School Jerrabomberra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #119 of 1,619 | #345 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #445 of 4,908 | #1129 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 600 | 865 |
| Girls / boys | 268 / 332 | 441 / 424 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | 96 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1107 | 1107 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 19.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.8 | 45.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 74% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Earlwood 2206 | Jerrabomberra 2619 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Queanbeyan-Palerang |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | earlwood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | jerra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Earlwood Public School scores higher on the Success Index (76.3 vs 68.8).
- •Earlwood Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 19.1).
- •Jerrabomberra Public School is the larger school with 865 students compared with 600.
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 Earlwood Public School better than Jerrabomberra Public School?
On the Success Index, Earlwood Public School ranks higher (76.3 vs 68.8 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 Earlwood Public School and Jerrabomberra Public School?
About 239 km in a straight line, between Earlwood and Jerrabomberra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Earlwood Public School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Jerrabomberra Public School has 19.1.
How do Earlwood Public School and Jerrabomberra Public School rank in NSW?
Earlwood Public School is 119th of 1,619 and Jerrabomberra Public School is 345th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.