St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay vs Sunshine Bay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 431 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay
Batehaven · Catholic primary · K-6
394 students · ICSEA 993
Sunshine Bay Public School
Batehaven · Government primary · K-6
203 students · ICSEA 903
| Measure | St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay Batehaven NSW | Sunshine Bay Public School Batehaven NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1032 of 1,619 | #1571 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3219 of 4,908 | #4741 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 394 | 203 |
| Girls / boys | 218 / 176 | 84 / 119 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 903 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.7 | 15.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 27% |
| Suburb | Batehaven 2536 | Batehaven 2536 |
| Council area | Eurobodalla | Eurobodalla |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stbernardsbb.nsw.edu.au | sunshineba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay scores higher on the Success Index (43.1 vs 20.8).
- •St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay has the higher ICSEA (993 vs 903), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sunshine Bay Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.0).
- •St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay is the larger school with 394 students compared with 203.
- •St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay has grown faster over five years (18% vs -35%).
- •St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay is a catholic school while Sunshine Bay Public School is a government 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 St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay better than Sunshine Bay Public School?
On the Success Index, St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay ranks higher (43.1 vs 20.8 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 St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay and Sunshine Bay Public School?
About 431 m in a straight line, between Batehaven and Batehaven in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunshine Bay Public School has 13.4.
How do St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay and Sunshine Bay Public School rank in NSW?
St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay is 1032nd of 1,619 and Sunshine Bay Public School is 1571st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.