Ariah Park Central School vs Wadalba Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 411 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ariah Park Central School
Ariah Park · Government combined · K-12
123 students · ICSEA 947
Wadalba Community School
Wadalba · Government combined · K-12
1,414 students · ICSEA 941
| Measure | Ariah Park Central School Ariah Park NSW | Wadalba Community School Wadalba NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #270 of 314 | #312 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1003 of 1,259 | #1231 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 123 | 1,414 |
| Girls / boys | 60 / 63 | 705 / 709 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | 8 | 198 |
| Year 12 cohort | 3 | 125 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 947 | 941 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 106.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 24.4 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 17% |
| Suburb | Ariah Park 2665 | Wadalba 2259 |
| Council area | Temora | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | ariahpark-c.schools.nsw.gov.au | wadalba-c.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Ariah Park Central School scores higher on the Success Index (33.2 vs 21.4).
- •Ariah Park Central School has the higher ICSEA (947 vs 941), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ariah Park Central School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 13.2).
- •Wadalba Community School is the larger school with 1,414 students compared with 123.
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 Ariah Park Central School better than Wadalba Community School?
On the Success Index, Ariah Park Central School ranks higher (33.2 vs 21.4 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 Ariah Park Central School and Wadalba Community School?
About 411 km in a straight line, between Ariah Park and Wadalba in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ariah Park Central School has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wadalba Community School has 13.2.
How do Ariah Park Central School and Wadalba Community School rank in NSW?
Ariah Park Central School is 270th of 314 and Wadalba Community School is 312th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.