Arcadia Vale Public School vs Wangi Wangi Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Arcadia Vale Public School
Arcadia Vale · Government primary · K-6
171 students · ICSEA 971
Wangi Wangi Public School
Wangi Wangi · Government primary · K-6
181 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Arcadia Vale Public School Arcadia Vale NSW | Wangi Wangi Public School Wangi Wangi NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1051 of 1,619 | #1003 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3291 of 4,908 | #3129 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 171 | 181 |
| Girls / boys | 77 / 94 | 82 / 99 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +37% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 971 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 10.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 17% |
| Suburb | Arcadia Vale 2283 | Wangi Wangi 2267 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | arcadiaval-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | wangiwangi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Wangi Wangi Public School scores higher on the Success Index (44.4 vs 41.9).
- •Wangi Wangi Public School has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 971), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Arcadia Vale Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 17.1).
- •Wangi Wangi Public School is the larger school with 181 students compared with 171.
- •Arcadia Vale Public School has grown faster over five years (37% vs 27%).
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 Vale Public School better than Wangi Wangi Public School?
On the Success Index, Wangi Wangi Public School ranks higher (44.4 vs 41.9 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 Arcadia Vale Public School and Wangi Wangi Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Arcadia Vale and Wangi Wangi in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Arcadia Vale Public School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wangi Wangi Public School has 17.1.
How do Arcadia Vale Public School and Wangi Wangi Public School rank in NSW?
Arcadia Vale Public School is 1051st of 1,619 and Wangi Wangi Public School is 1003rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.