Annandale North Public School vs Waitara Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 20 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Annandale North Public School
Annandale · Government primary · K-6
359 students · ICSEA 1148
Waitara Public School
Wahroonga · Government primary · K-6
972 students · ICSEA 1148
| Measure | Annandale North Public School Annandale NSW | Waitara Public School Wahroonga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #185 of 1,619 | #180 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #667 of 4,908 | #655 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 359 | 972 |
| Girls / boys | 185 / 174 | 457 / 515 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 112 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1148 | 1148 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 60% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 17.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 54.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Annandale 2038 | Wahroonga 2076 |
| Council area | Inner West | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | annandalen-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | waitara-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (73.6 vs 73.8).
- •Waitara Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.9).
- •Waitara Public School is the larger school with 972 students compared with 359.
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 Annandale North Public School better than Waitara 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 Annandale North Public School and Waitara Public School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Annandale and Wahroonga in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Annandale North Public School has 18.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Waitara Public School has 17.8.
How do Annandale North Public School and Waitara Public School rank in NSW?
Annandale North Public School is 185th of 1,619 and Waitara Public School is 180th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.