Arcadia Public School vs Gwynneville Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 90 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Arcadia Public School
Arcadia · Government primary · K-6
60 students · ICSEA 1065
Gwynneville Public School
Gwynneville · Government primary · K-6
271 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Arcadia Public School Arcadia NSW | Gwynneville Public School Gwynneville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #415 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1267 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 60 | 271 |
| Girls / boys | 27 / 33 | 131 / 140 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 15.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Arcadia 2159 | Gwynneville 2500 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | arcadia-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | gwynnevill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Gwynneville Public School scores higher on the Success Index (67.3 vs 64.4).
- •Arcadia Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.3).
- •Gwynneville Public School is the larger school with 271 students compared with 60.
- •Gwynneville Public School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -30%).
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 Arcadia Public School better than Gwynneville Public School?
On the Success Index, Gwynneville Public School ranks higher (67.3 vs 64.4 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 Arcadia Public School and Gwynneville Public School?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Arcadia and Gwynneville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Arcadia Public School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gwynneville Public School has 17.3.
How do Arcadia Public School and Gwynneville Public School rank in NSW?
Arcadia Public School is unranked and Gwynneville Public School is 415th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.