Bateau Bay Public School vs Wamberal Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bateau Bay Public School
Bateau Bay · Government primary · K-6
614 students · ICSEA 1029
Wamberal Public School
Wamberal · Government primary · K-6
475 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Bateau Bay Public School Bateau Bay NSW | Wamberal Public School Wamberal NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #867 of 1,619 | #802 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2647 of 4,908 | #2453 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 614 | 475 |
| Girls / boys | 282 / 332 | 242 / 233 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.3 | 29.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 7% |
| Suburb | Bateau Bay 2261 | Wamberal 2260 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bateaubay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | wamberal-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Wamberal Public School scores higher on the Success Index (53.5 vs 50.6).
- •Wamberal Public School has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wamberal Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.9).
- •Bateau Bay Public School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 475.
- •Bateau Bay Public School has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -32%).
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 Bateau Bay Public School better than Wamberal Public School?
On the Success Index, Wamberal Public School ranks higher (53.5 vs 50.6 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 Bateau Bay Public School and Wamberal Public School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Bateau Bay and Wamberal in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bateau Bay Public School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wamberal Public School has 16.4.
How do Bateau Bay Public School and Wamberal Public School rank in NSW?
Bateau Bay Public School is 867th of 1,619 and Wamberal Public School is 802nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.