Asquith High School vs Waitara Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Asquith High School
Asquith · Government high school · 7-12
669 students · ICSEA 1082
Waitara Public School
Wahroonga · Government primary · K-6
972 students · ICSEA 1148
| Measure | Asquith High School Asquith NSW | Waitara Public School Wahroonga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #134 of 539 | #180 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #330 of 1,472 | #655 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 669 | 972 |
| Girls / boys | 669 / 0 | 457 / 515 |
| Foundation intake | – | 112 |
| Year 7 cohort | 113 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 101 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 1148 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 60% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 17.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.4 | 54.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Asquith 2077 | Wahroonga 2076 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | asquithgir-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | waitara-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Waitara Public School scores higher on the Success Index (73.8 vs 67.9).
- •Waitara Public School has the higher ICSEA (1148 vs 1082), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Asquith High School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.8).
- •Waitara Public School is the larger school with 972 students compared with 669.
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 Asquith High School better than Waitara Public School?
On the Success Index, Waitara Public School ranks higher (73.8 vs 67.9 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 Asquith High School and Waitara Public School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Asquith and Wahroonga in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Asquith High School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Waitara Public School has 17.8.
How do Asquith High School and Waitara Public School rank in NSW?
Asquith High School is 134th of 539 and Waitara Public School is 180th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.