EOC Broken Bay vs Wakehurst Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
EOC Broken Bay
Davidson · Catholic special · U
70 students · ICSEA 1059
Wakehurst Public School
Belrose · Government primary · K-6
407 students · ICSEA 1126
| Measure | EOC Broken Bay Davidson NSW | Wakehurst Public School Belrose NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #170 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #620 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 70 | 407 |
| Girls / boys | 18 / 52 | 208 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | – | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1126 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 4.7 | 19.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 21.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Davidson 2085 | Belrose 2085 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | csbb.catholic.edu.au/our-strategy/eileenoconnor/ | wakehurst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Wakehurst Public School has the higher ICSEA (1126 vs 1059), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •EOC Broken Bay has fewer students per teacher (4.7 vs 19.4).
- •Wakehurst Public School is the larger school with 407 students compared with 70.
- •EOC Broken Bay is a catholic school while Wakehurst Public School is a government 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 EOC Broken Bay better than Wakehurst 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 EOC Broken Bay and Wakehurst Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Davidson and Belrose in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
EOC Broken Bay has 4.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wakehurst Public School has 19.4.
How do EOC Broken Bay and Wakehurst Public School rank in NSW?
EOC Broken Bay is unranked and Wakehurst Public School is 170th of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.