Maroubra Bay Public School vs Newbridge Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 28 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
Newbridge Heights Public School
Moorebank · Government primary · K-6
440 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Maroubra Bay Public School Maroubra NSW | Newbridge Heights Public School Moorebank NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #784 of 1,619 | #749 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2384 of 4,908 | #2292 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 269 | 440 |
| Girls / boys | 138 / 131 | 213 / 227 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 2% |
| Suburb | Maroubra 2035 | Moorebank 2170 |
| Council area | Randwick | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | maroubraba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | newbridght-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Newbridge Heights Public School scores higher on the Success Index (55.5 vs 54.3).
- •Newbridge Heights Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.4).
- •Newbridge Heights Public School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 269.
- •Newbridge Heights Public School has grown faster over five years (-25% 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 Newbridge Heights Public School?
On the Success Index, Newbridge Heights Public School ranks higher (55.5 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 Newbridge Heights Public School?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Maroubra and Moorebank 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 Newbridge Heights Public School has 15.3.
How do Maroubra Bay Public School and Newbridge Heights Public School rank in NSW?
Maroubra Bay Public School is 784th of 1,619 and Newbridge Heights Public School is 749th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.