Jerrabomberra Public School vs Queanbeyan South Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jerrabomberra Public School
Jerrabomberra · Government primary · K-6
865 students · ICSEA 1107
Queanbeyan South Public School
Queanbeyan · Government primary · K-6
419 students · ICSEA 939
| Measure | Jerrabomberra Public School Jerrabomberra NSW | Queanbeyan South Public School Queanbeyan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #345 of 1,619 | #1143 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1129 of 4,908 | #3584 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 865 | 419 |
| Girls / boys | 441 / 424 | 200 / 219 |
| Foundation intake | 96 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1107 | 939 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.3 | 32.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 26% |
| Suburb | Jerrabomberra 2619 | Queanbeyan 2620 |
| Council area | Queanbeyan-Palerang | Queanbeyan-Palerang |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | jerra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | queanbeyas-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Jerrabomberra Public School scores higher on the Success Index (68.8 vs 37.8).
- •Jerrabomberra Public School has the higher ICSEA (1107 vs 939), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Queanbeyan South Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 19.1).
- •Jerrabomberra Public School is the larger school with 865 students compared with 419.
- •Queanbeyan South Public School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -10%).
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 Jerrabomberra Public School better than Queanbeyan South Public School?
On the Success Index, Jerrabomberra Public School ranks higher (68.8 vs 37.8 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 Jerrabomberra Public School and Queanbeyan South Public School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Jerrabomberra and Queanbeyan in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jerrabomberra Public School has 19.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Queanbeyan South Public School has 12.9.
How do Jerrabomberra Public School and Queanbeyan South Public School rank in NSW?
Jerrabomberra Public School is 345th of 1,619 and Queanbeyan South Public School is 1143rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.