Beechwood Public School vs Woodland Road Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 344 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beechwood Public School
Wauchope · Government primary · K-6
184 students · ICSEA 959
Woodland Road Public School
Campbelltown · Government primary · K-6
275 students · ICSEA 959
| Measure | Beechwood Public School Wauchope NSW | Woodland Road Public School Campbelltown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1256 of 1,619 | #1106 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3889 of 4,908 | #3460 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 184 | 275 |
| Girls / boys | 95 / 89 | 125 / 150 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 959 | 959 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 20.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 14% |
| Suburb | Wauchope 2446 | Campbelltown 2560 |
| Council area | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | beechwood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | woodlandrd-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Woodland Road Public School scores higher on the Success Index (39.5 vs 33.3).
- •Woodland Road Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.7).
- •Woodland Road Public School is the larger school with 275 students compared with 184.
- •Beechwood Public School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -7%).
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 Beechwood Public School better than Woodland Road Public School?
On the Success Index, Woodland Road Public School ranks higher (39.5 vs 33.3 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 Beechwood Public School and Woodland Road Public School?
About 344 km in a straight line, between Wauchope and Campbelltown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beechwood Public School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woodland Road Public School has 13.2.
How do Beechwood Public School and Woodland Road Public School rank in NSW?
Beechwood Public School is 1256th of 1,619 and Woodland Road Public School is 1106th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.