Beelbangera Public School vs Wade High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 4.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beelbangera Public School
Beelbangera · Government primary · K-6
142 students · ICSEA 983
Wade High School
Griffith · Government high school · 6-12
461 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | Beelbangera Public School Beelbangera NSW | Wade High School Griffith NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1123 of 1,619 | #424 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3513 of 4,908 | #1168 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 6-12 |
| Students | 142 | 461 |
| Girls / boys | 81 / 61 | 219 / 242 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 90 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 7.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 60.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 14.7 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 20% |
| Suburb | Beelbangera 2680 | Griffith 2680 |
| Council area | Griffith | Griffith |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | beelbanger-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mrhswade-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Beelbangera Public School scores higher on the Success Index (38.8 vs 30.5).
- •Beelbangera Public School has the higher ICSEA (983 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wade High School has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 13.7).
- •Wade High School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 142.
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 Beelbangera Public School better than Wade High School?
On the Success Index, Beelbangera Public School ranks higher (38.8 vs 30.5 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 Beelbangera Public School and Wade High School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Beelbangera and Griffith in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beelbangera Public School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wade High School has 7.7.
How do Beelbangera Public School and Wade High School rank in NSW?
Beelbangera Public School is 1123rd of 1,619 and Wade High School is 424th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.