Maroubra Bay Public School vs The Bowen College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 314 m 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
The Bowen College
Maroubra · Independent special · 9-10
15 students · ICSEA 910
| Measure | Maroubra Bay Public School Maroubra NSW | The Bowen College Maroubra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #784 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2384 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 9-10 |
| Students | 269 | 15 |
| Girls / boys | 138 / 131 | 8 / 7 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 910 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 3.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 27% |
| Suburb | Maroubra 2035 | Maroubra 2035 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | maroubraba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | youthoffthestreets.com.au |
The verdict
- •Maroubra Bay Public School has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 910), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maroubra Bay Public School is the larger school with 269 students compared with 15.
- •Maroubra Bay Public School is a government school while The Bowen College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 The Bowen College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Maroubra Bay Public School and The Bowen College?
About 314 m in a straight line, between Maroubra and Maroubra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Maroubra Bay Public School and The Bowen College rank in NSW?
Maroubra Bay Public School is 784th of 1,619 and The Bowen College is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.