Ajuga School vs Wilson Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in New South Wales, 615 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ajuga School
Glenfield · Government special · U
53 students · ICSEA 900
Wilson Park School
Lismore · Government special · U
83 students · ICSEA 902
| Measure | Ajuga School Glenfield NSW | Wilson Park School Lismore NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | U |
| Students | 53 | 83 |
| Girls / boys | 14 / 39 | 31 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 900 | 902 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 3.2 | 4.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 17.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 34% |
| Suburb | Glenfield 2167 | Lismore 2480 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Lismore |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | ajuga-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | wilsonpark-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Wilson Park School has the higher ICSEA (902 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ajuga School has fewer students per teacher (3.2 vs 4.9).
- •Wilson Park School is the larger school with 83 students compared with 53.
- •Wilson Park School has grown faster over five years (30% vs -5%).
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 Ajuga School better than Wilson Park 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 Ajuga School and Wilson Park School?
About 615 km in a straight line, between Glenfield and Lismore in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ajuga School has 3.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wilson Park School has 4.9.
How do Ajuga School and Wilson Park School rank in NSW?
Ajuga School is unranked and Wilson Park School is unranked among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.