Ashmont Public School vs Henschke Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashmont Public School
Wagga Wagga · Government primary · K-6
300 students · ICSEA 766
Henschke Primary School
Wagga Wagga · Catholic primary · K-6
603 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Ashmont Public School Wagga Wagga NSW | Henschke Primary School Wagga Wagga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1578 of 1,619 | #776 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4761 of 4,908 | #2364 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 300 | 603 |
| Girls / boys | 140 / 160 | 307 / 296 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 766 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 84% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 39.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 59% | 7% |
| Suburb | Wagga Wagga 2650 | Wagga Wagga 2650 |
| Council area | Wagga Wagga | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | ashmont-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | web.hpww.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Henschke Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.5 vs 20.3).
- •Henschke Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 766), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ashmont Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.4).
- •Henschke Primary School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 300.
- •Ashmont Public School has grown faster over five years (16% vs 9%).
- •Ashmont Public School is a government school while Henschke Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Ashmont Public School better than Henschke Primary School?
On the Success Index, Henschke Primary School ranks higher (54.5 vs 20.3 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 Ashmont Public School and Henschke Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Wagga Wagga and Wagga Wagga in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashmont Public School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Henschke Primary School has 15.4.
How do Ashmont Public School and Henschke Primary School rank in NSW?
Ashmont Public School is 1578th of 1,619 and Henschke Primary School is 776th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.