Awaba Public School vs Toronto High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 4.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Awaba Public School
Awaba · Government primary · K-6
29 students · ICSEA 940
Toronto High School
Toronto · Government high school · 7-12
952 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Awaba Public School Awaba NSW | Toronto High School Toronto NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #353 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #997 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 29 | 952 |
| Girls / boys | 10 / 19 | 433 / 519 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 173 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 99 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 940 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 78.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 21.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 18% |
| Suburb | Awaba 2283 | Toronto 2283 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | awaba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | toronto-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Toronto High School scores higher on the Success Index (38.1 vs 30.5).
- •Toronto High School has the higher ICSEA (961 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Awaba Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.1).
- •Toronto High School is the larger school with 952 students compared with 29.
- •Toronto High School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -28%).
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 Awaba Public School better than Toronto High School?
On the Success Index, Toronto High School ranks higher (38.1 vs 30.5 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 Awaba Public School and Toronto High School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Awaba and Toronto in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Awaba Public School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toronto High School has 12.1.
How do Awaba Public School and Toronto High School rank in NSW?
Awaba Public School is unranked and Toronto High School is 353rd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.