Gymea Bay Public School vs Kirrawee 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.
Gymea Bay Public School
Gymea Bay · Government primary · K-6
763 students · ICSEA 1091
Kirrawee Public School
Kirrawee · Government primary · K-6
326 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Gymea Bay Public School Gymea Bay NSW | Kirrawee Public School Kirrawee NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #402 of 1,619 | #455 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1239 of 4,908 | #1367 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 763 | 326 |
| Girls / boys | 371 / 392 | 169 / 157 |
| Foundation intake | 128 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1091 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.0 | 21.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 6% |
| Suburb | Gymea Bay 2227 | Kirrawee 2232 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gymeabay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kirrawee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Gymea Bay Public School scores higher on the Success Index (67.6 vs 66.1).
- •Gymea Bay Public School has the higher ICSEA (1091 vs 1050), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kirrawee Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.2).
- •Gymea Bay Public School is the larger school with 763 students compared with 326.
- •Kirrawee Public School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -3%).
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 Gymea Bay Public School better than Kirrawee Public School?
On the Success Index, Gymea Bay Public School ranks higher (67.6 vs 66.1 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 Gymea Bay Public School and Kirrawee Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Gymea Bay and Kirrawee in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gymea Bay Public School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kirrawee Public School has 15.5.
How do Gymea Bay Public School and Kirrawee Public School rank in NSW?
Gymea Bay Public School is 402nd of 1,619 and Kirrawee Public School is 455th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.