Grays Point Public School vs Gymea Bay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Grays Point Public School
Grays Point · Government primary · K-6
353 students · ICSEA 1113
Gymea Bay Public School
Gymea Bay · Government primary · K-6
763 students · ICSEA 1091
| Measure | Grays Point Public School Grays Point NSW | Gymea Bay Public School Gymea Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #356 of 1,619 | #402 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1145 of 4,908 | #1239 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 353 | 763 |
| Girls / boys | 173 / 180 | 371 / 392 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 128 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1113 | 1091 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 47.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 7.7 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Grays Point 2232 | Gymea Bay 2227 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | grayspoint-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | gymeabay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Grays Point Public School scores higher on the Success Index (68.6 vs 67.6).
- •Grays Point Public School has the higher ICSEA (1113 vs 1091), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gymea Bay Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.8).
- •Gymea Bay Public School is the larger school with 763 students compared with 353.
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 Grays Point Public School better than Gymea Bay Public School?
On the Success Index, Grays Point Public School ranks higher (68.6 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 Grays Point Public School and Gymea Bay Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Grays Point and Gymea Bay in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Grays Point Public School has 18.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gymea Bay Public School has 16.2.
How do Grays Point Public School and Gymea Bay Public School rank in NSW?
Grays Point Public School is 356th 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.