Gerringong Public School vs Gymea Bay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 82 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gerringong Public School
Gerringong · Government primary · K-6
378 students · ICSEA 1091
Gymea Bay Public School
Gymea Bay · Government primary · K-6
763 students · ICSEA 1091
| Measure | Gerringong Public School Gerringong NSW | Gymea Bay Public School Gymea Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #269 of 1,619 | #402 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #915 of 4,908 | #1239 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 378 | 763 |
| Girls / boys | 184 / 194 | 371 / 392 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 128 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1091 | 1091 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.9 | 47.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 7.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Gerringong 2534 | Gymea Bay 2227 |
| Council area | Kiama | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | gerringong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | gymeabay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Gerringong Public School scores higher on the Success Index (71.0 vs 67.6).
- •Gerringong Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.2).
- •Gymea Bay Public School is the larger school with 763 students compared with 378.
- •Gymea Bay Public School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -14%).
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 Gerringong Public School better than Gymea Bay Public School?
On the Success Index, Gerringong Public School ranks higher (71.0 vs 67.6 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 Gerringong Public School and Gymea Bay Public School?
About 82 km in a straight line, between Gerringong and Gymea Bay in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gerringong Public School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gymea Bay Public School has 16.2.
How do Gerringong Public School and Gymea Bay Public School rank in NSW?
Gerringong Public School is 269th 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.