Maroubra Bay Public School vs Maroubra Junction Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maroubra Bay Public School
Maroubra · Government primary · K-6
269 students · ICSEA 1055
Maroubra Junction Public School
Maroubra · Government primary · K-6
484 students · ICSEA 1128
| Measure | Maroubra Bay Public School Maroubra NSW | Maroubra Junction Public School Maroubra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #784 of 1,619 | #177 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2384 of 4,908 | #649 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 269 | 484 |
| Girls / boys | 138 / 131 | 232 / 252 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1128 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 28.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 0% |
| Suburb | Maroubra 2035 | Maroubra 2035 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | maroubraba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | maroubrajn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Maroubra Junction Public School scores higher on the Success Index (73.8 vs 54.3).
- •Maroubra Junction Public School has the higher ICSEA (1128 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maroubra Bay Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.1).
- •Maroubra Junction Public School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 269.
- •Maroubra Junction Public School has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -32%).
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 Maroubra Bay Public School better than Maroubra Junction Public School?
On the Success Index, Maroubra Junction Public School ranks higher (73.8 vs 54.3 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 Maroubra Bay Public School and Maroubra Junction Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Maroubra and Maroubra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maroubra Bay Public School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Maroubra Junction Public School has 17.1.
How do Maroubra Bay Public School and Maroubra Junction Public School rank in NSW?
Maroubra Bay Public School is 784th of 1,619 and Maroubra Junction Public School is 177th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.