Appin Public School vs Jilliby Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 120 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Appin Public School
Appin · Government primary · K-6
337 students · ICSEA 989
Jilliby Public School
Wyong · Government primary · K-6
60 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Appin Public School Appin NSW | Jilliby Public School Wyong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1144 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3586 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 337 | 60 |
| Girls / boys | 144 / 193 | 16 / 44 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.7 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 1.5 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 13% |
| Suburb | Appin 2560 | Wyong 2259 |
| Council area | Wollondilly | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | appin-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | jilliby-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Jilliby Public School scores higher on the Success Index (43.8 vs 37.7).
- •Jilliby Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.1).
- •Appin Public School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 60.
- •Appin Public School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -19%).
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 Appin Public School better than Jilliby Public School?
On the Success Index, Jilliby Public School ranks higher (43.8 vs 37.7 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 Appin Public School and Jilliby Public School?
About 120 km in a straight line, between Appin and Wyong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Appin Public School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Jilliby Public School has 15.0.
How do Appin Public School and Jilliby Public School rank in NSW?
Appin Public School is 1144th of 1,619 and Jilliby Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.