Barrack Heights Public School vs Warilla High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km 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
Warilla High School
Barrack Heights · Government high school · 7-12
1,020 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Barrack Heights Public School Barrack Heights NSW | Warilla High School Barrack Heights NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1553 of 1,619 | #412 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4691 of 4,908 | #1133 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 192 | 1,020 |
| Girls / boys | 82 / 110 | 514 / 506 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 161 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 118 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 873 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 77.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 19.2 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 33% | 10% |
| Suburb | Barrack Heights 2528 | Barrack Heights 2528 |
| Council area | Shellharbour | Shellharbour |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | barrackht-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | warilla-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Warilla High School scores higher on the Success Index (32.0 vs 21.8).
- •Warilla High School has the higher ICSEA (968 vs 873), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Barrack Heights Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.2).
- •Warilla High School is the larger school with 1,020 students compared with 192.
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 Warilla High School?
On the Success Index, Warilla High School ranks higher (32.0 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 Warilla High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Barrack Heights and Barrack Heights 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 Warilla High School has 13.2.
How do Barrack Heights Public School and Warilla High School rank in NSW?
Barrack Heights Public School is 1553rd of 1,619 and Warilla High School is 412th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.