St Georges Basin Public School vs Thirlmere Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 99 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
Thirlmere Public School
Thirlmere · Government primary · K-6
401 students · ICSEA 959
| Measure | St Georges Basin Public School Basin View NSW | Thirlmere Public School Thirlmere NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1321 of 1,619 | #1368 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4087 of 4,908 | #4209 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 365 | 401 |
| Girls / boys | 166 / 199 | 197 / 204 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 959 | 959 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 18.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 21.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 17% |
| Suburb | Basin View 2540 | Thirlmere 2572 |
| Council area | Shoalhaven | Wollondilly |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | stgeorgesb-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | thirlmere-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Georges Basin Public School scores higher on the Success Index (30.5 vs 28.9).
- •St Georges Basin Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.3).
- •Thirlmere Public School is the larger school with 401 students compared with 365.
- •Thirlmere Public School has grown faster over five years (17% 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 Thirlmere Public School?
On the Success Index, St Georges Basin Public School ranks higher (30.5 vs 28.9 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 Georges Basin Public School and Thirlmere Public School?
About 99 km in a straight line, between Basin View and Thirlmere 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 Thirlmere Public School has 18.3.
How do St Georges Basin Public School and Thirlmere Public School rank in NSW?
St Georges Basin Public School is 1321st of 1,619 and Thirlmere Public School is 1368th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.