Berkeley Public School vs Warrawong High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Berkeley Public School
Berkeley · Government primary · K-6
259 students · ICSEA 926
Warrawong High School
Warrawong · Government high school · 7-12
591 students · ICSEA 905
| Measure | Berkeley Public School Berkeley NSW | Warrawong High School Warrawong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1468 of 1,619 | #381 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4476 of 4,908 | #1066 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 259 | 591 |
| Girls / boys | 118 / 141 | 287 / 304 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 122 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 61 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 926 | 905 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.7 | 69.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 23.0 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 11% |
| Suburb | Berkeley 2506 | Warrawong 2502 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | berkeley-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | warrawong-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Warrawong High School scores higher on the Success Index (34.9 vs 25.2).
- •Berkeley Public School has the higher ICSEA (926 vs 905), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Warrawong High School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 15.5).
- •Warrawong High School is the larger school with 591 students compared with 259.
- •Warrawong High School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -20%).
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 Berkeley Public School better than Warrawong High School?
On the Success Index, Warrawong High School ranks higher (34.9 vs 25.2 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 Berkeley Public School and Warrawong High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Berkeley and Warrawong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berkeley Public School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warrawong High School has 8.5.
How do Berkeley Public School and Warrawong High School rank in NSW?
Berkeley Public School is 1468th of 1,619 and Warrawong High School is 381st of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.