Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus vs Brisbania Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus
Woy Woy · Government high school · 10-12
644 students · ICSEA 974
Brisbania Public School
Saratoga · Government primary · K-6
358 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus Woy Woy NSW | Brisbania Public School Saratoga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #303 of 539 | #1063 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #823 of 1,472 | #3327 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 10-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 644 | 358 |
| Girls / boys | 308 / 336 | 166 / 192 |
| Foundation intake | – | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 150 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.9 | 19.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 11% |
| Suburb | Woy Woy 2256 | Saratoga 2251 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | woywoy-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | brisbania-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus scores higher on the Success Index (46.0 vs 41.4).
- •Brisbania Public School has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 974), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 18.5).
- •Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus is the larger school with 644 students compared with 358.
- •Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -18%).
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 Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus better than Brisbania Public School?
On the Success Index, Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus ranks higher (46.0 vs 41.4 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 Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus and Brisbania Public School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Woy Woy and Saratoga in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Brisbania Public School has 18.5.
How do Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus and Brisbania Public School rank in NSW?
Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus is 303rd of 539 and Brisbania Public School is 1063rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.