Boorowa Central School vs Wadalba Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 285 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boorowa Central School
Boorowa · Government combined · K-12
240 students · ICSEA 934
Wadalba Community School
Wadalba · Government combined · K-12
1,414 students · ICSEA 941
| Measure | Boorowa Central School Boorowa NSW | Wadalba Community School Wadalba NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #261 of 314 | #312 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #962 of 1,259 | #1231 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 240 | 1,414 |
| Girls / boys | 96 / 144 | 705 / 709 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | 18 | 198 |
| Year 12 cohort | 13 | 125 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +35% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 941 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.8 | 106.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 24.4 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 17% |
| Suburb | Boorowa 2586 | Wadalba 2259 |
| Council area | Hilltops | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | boorowa-c.schools.nsw.gov.au | wadalba-c.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Boorowa Central School scores higher on the Success Index (35.1 vs 21.4).
- •Wadalba Community School has the higher ICSEA (941 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Boorowa Central School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 13.2).
- •Wadalba Community School is the larger school with 1,414 students compared with 240.
- •Boorowa Central School has grown faster over five years (35% vs -14%).
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 Boorowa Central School better than Wadalba Community School?
On the Success Index, Boorowa Central School ranks higher (35.1 vs 21.4 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 Boorowa Central School and Wadalba Community School?
About 285 km in a straight line, between Boorowa and Wadalba in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boorowa Central School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wadalba Community School has 13.2.
How do Boorowa Central School and Wadalba Community School rank in NSW?
Boorowa Central School is 261st of 314 and Wadalba Community School is 312th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.