Bowen Public School vs Wadangali Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 156 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bowen Public School
Orange · Government primary · K-6
217 students · ICSEA 811
Wadangali Public School
Penrith · Government primary · P-6
166 students · ICSEA 810
| Measure | Bowen Public School Orange NSW | Wadangali Public School Penrith NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1561 of 1,619 | #1534 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4711 of 4,908 | #4650 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 217 | 166 |
| Girls / boys | 94 / 123 | 70 / 96 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 811 | 810 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 75% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 13.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 57% | 48% |
| Suburb | Orange 2800 | Penrith 2750 |
| Council area | Orange | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | bowen-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kingswoopk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Wadangali Public School scores higher on the Success Index (22.6 vs 21.4).
- •Bowen Public School has the higher ICSEA (811 vs 810), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bowen Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.1).
- •Bowen Public School is the larger school with 217 students compared with 166.
- •Wadangali Public School has grown faster over five years (18% 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 Bowen Public School better than Wadangali Public School?
On the Success Index, Wadangali Public School ranks higher (22.6 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 Bowen Public School and Wadangali Public School?
About 156 km in a straight line, between Orange and Penrith in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bowen Public School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wadangali Public School has 12.1.
How do Bowen Public School and Wadangali Public School rank in NSW?
Bowen Public School is 1561st of 1,619 and Wadangali Public School is 1534th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.