Barnsley Public School vs West Wallsend High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Barnsley Public School
Barnsley · Government primary · K-6
276 students · ICSEA 950
West Wallsend High School
West Wallsend · Government high school · 7-12
632 students · ICSEA 940
| Measure | Barnsley Public School Barnsley NSW | West Wallsend High School West Wallsend NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1347 of 1,619 | #378 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4152 of 4,908 | #1062 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 276 | 632 |
| Girls / boys | 124 / 152 | 324 / 308 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 139 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 57 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 940 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 58.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 17.5 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 17% |
| Suburb | Barnsley 2278 | West Wallsend 2286 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | barnsley-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | westwalls-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •West Wallsend High School scores higher on the Success Index (35.0 vs 29.7).
- •Barnsley Public School has the higher ICSEA (950 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •West Wallsend High School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.3).
- •West Wallsend High School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 276.
- •West Wallsend High School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -8%).
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 Barnsley Public School better than West Wallsend High School?
On the Success Index, West Wallsend High School ranks higher (35.0 vs 29.7 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 Barnsley Public School and West Wallsend High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and West Wallsend in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Barnsley Public School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and West Wallsend High School has 10.8.
How do Barnsley Public School and West Wallsend High School rank in NSW?
Barnsley Public School is 1347th of 1,619 and West Wallsend High School is 378th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.