St Georges Basin Public School vs Sussex Inlet Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 8.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Georges Basin Public School
Basin View · Government primary · K-6
365 students · ICSEA 959
Sussex Inlet Public School
Sussex Inlet · Government primary · K-6
255 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | St Georges Basin Public School Basin View NSW | Sussex Inlet Public School Sussex Inlet NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1321 of 1,619 | #1322 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4087 of 4,908 | #4088 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 365 | 255 |
| Girls / boys | 166 / 199 | 121 / 134 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 959 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 14.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 12% |
| Suburb | Basin View 2540 | Sussex Inlet 2540 |
| Council area | Shoalhaven | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | stgeorgesb-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sussexinle-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (30.5 vs 30.5).
- •St Georges Basin Public School has the higher ICSEA (959 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Georges Basin Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.3).
- •St Georges Basin Public School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 255.
- •Sussex Inlet Public School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -6%).
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 Georges Basin Public School better than Sussex Inlet 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 St Georges Basin Public School and Sussex Inlet Public School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Basin View and Sussex Inlet in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Georges Basin Public School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sussex Inlet Public School has 17.3.
How do St Georges Basin Public School and Sussex Inlet Public School rank in NSW?
St Georges Basin Public School is 1321st of 1,619 and Sussex Inlet Public School is 1322nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.