Bolwarra Public School vs Iona Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 5.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bolwarra Public School
Bolwarra · Government primary · K-6
390 students · ICSEA 1032
Iona Public School
Woodville · Government primary · K-6
47 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Bolwarra Public School Bolwarra NSW | Iona Public School Woodville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #946 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2919 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 390 | 47 |
| Girls / boys | 190 / 200 | 29 / 18 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 2.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 19% |
| Suburb | Bolwarra 2320 | Woodville 2321 |
| Council area | Maitland | Port Stephens |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | bolwarra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | iona-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bolwarra Public School scores higher on the Success Index (46.9 vs 45.1).
- •Bolwarra Public School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Iona Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.2).
- •Bolwarra Public School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 47.
- •Iona Public School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -10%).
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 Bolwarra Public School better than Iona Public School?
On the Success Index, Bolwarra Public School ranks higher (46.9 vs 45.1 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 Bolwarra Public School and Iona Public School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Bolwarra and Woodville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bolwarra Public School has 17.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Iona Public School has 16.2.
How do Bolwarra Public School and Iona Public School rank in NSW?
Bolwarra Public School is 946th of 1,619 and Iona Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.