Mullumbimby Public School vs St John's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 934 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mullumbimby Public School
Mullumbimby · Government primary · K-6
217 students · ICSEA 1026
St John's Primary School
Mullumbimby · Catholic primary · K-6
63 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Mullumbimby Public School Mullumbimby NSW | St John's Primary School Mullumbimby NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #887 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2723 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 217 | 63 |
| Girls / boys | 102 / 115 | 35 / 28 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 7.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 8.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 2.7 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 8% |
| Suburb | Mullumbimby 2482 | Mullumbimby 2482 |
| Council area | Byron | Byron |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | mullumbimb-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.mbyplism.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.9 vs 49.6).
- •St John's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 1026), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.3 vs 16.3).
- •Mullumbimby Public School is the larger school with 217 students compared with 63.
- •Mullumbimby Public School has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -33%).
- •Mullumbimby Public School is a government school while St John's Primary School is a catholic 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 Mullumbimby Public School better than St John's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St John's Primary School ranks higher (58.9 vs 49.6 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 Mullumbimby Public School and St John's Primary School?
About 934 m in a straight line, between Mullumbimby and Mullumbimby in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mullumbimby Public School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's Primary School has 7.3.
How do Mullumbimby Public School and St John's Primary School rank in NSW?
Mullumbimby Public School is 887th of 1,619 and St John's Primary School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.