Barrack Heights Public School vs Mount Warrigal Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 603 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Barrack Heights Public School
Barrack Heights · Government primary · K-6
192 students · ICSEA 873
Mount Warrigal Public School
Warilla · Government primary · P-6
185 students · ICSEA 885
| Measure | Barrack Heights Public School Barrack Heights NSW | Mount Warrigal Public School Warilla NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1553 of 1,619 | #1511 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4691 of 4,908 | #4590 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 192 | 185 |
| Girls / boys | 82 / 110 | 81 / 104 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 873 | 885 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 8.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 22.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 33% | 28% |
| Suburb | Barrack Heights 2528 | Warilla 2528 |
| Council area | Shellharbour | Shellharbour |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | barrackht-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mtwarrigal-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Warrigal Public School scores higher on the Success Index (23.6 vs 21.8).
- •Mount Warrigal Public School has the higher ICSEA (885 vs 873), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Warrigal Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 10.7).
- •Barrack Heights Public School is the larger school with 192 students compared with 185.
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 Barrack Heights Public School better than Mount Warrigal Public School?
On the Success Index, Mount Warrigal Public School ranks higher (23.6 vs 21.8 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 Barrack Heights Public School and Mount Warrigal Public School?
About 603 m in a straight line, between Barrack Heights and Warilla in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Barrack Heights Public School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Warrigal Public School has 8.2.
How do Barrack Heights Public School and Mount Warrigal Public School rank in NSW?
Barrack Heights Public School is 1553rd of 1,619 and Mount Warrigal Public School is 1511th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.