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Mogo Public School vs Sunshine Bay Public School

A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 8.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureMogo Public School
Mogo NSW
Sunshine Bay Public School
Batehaven NSW
Success Index
21
Lower 50%
21
Lower 50%
State rank (type)–#1571 of 1,619
National rank (type)–#4741 of 4,908
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimaryPrimary
Year rangeK-6K-6
Students27203
Girls / boys14 / 1384 / 119
Foundation intake323
Year 7 cohort––
Year 12 cohort––
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth-32%-35%
ICSEA
Average 1000
818903
ICSEA percentile3th11th
Top SEA quarter2%4%
Bottom SEA quarter74%59%
Students per teacher9.013.4
Teaching staff (FTE)3.015.2
Non-teaching staff (FTE)0.94.5
Language background other than English0%11%
Indigenous students52%27%
SuburbMogo 2536Batehaven 2536
Council areaEurobodallaEurobodalla
RemotenessInner RegionalInner Regional
Websitemogo-p.schools.nsw.gov.ausunshineba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

The verdict

  • •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (21.2 vs 20.8).
  • •Sunshine Bay Public School has the higher ICSEA (903 vs 818), indicating a more advantaged community.
  • •Mogo Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 13.4).
  • •Sunshine Bay Public School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 27.

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 Mogo Public School better than Sunshine Bay Public School?

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 Mogo Public School and Sunshine Bay Public School?

About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Mogo and Batehaven in New South Wales.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Mogo Public School has 9.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunshine Bay Public School has 13.4.

How do Mogo Public School and Sunshine Bay Public School rank in NSW?

Mogo Public School is unranked and Sunshine Bay Public School is 1571st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.