Broadwater Public School vs Wardell Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 6.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Broadwater Public School
Broadwater · Government primary · K-6
47 students · ICSEA 979
Wardell Public School
Wardell · Government primary · K-6
24 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Broadwater Public School Broadwater NSW | Wardell Public School Wardell NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 47 | 24 |
| Girls / boys | 18 / 29 | 8 / 16 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 8.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 25% |
| Suburb | Broadwater 2472 | Wardell 2477 |
| Council area | Richmond Valley | Ballina |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | broadwater-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | wardell-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (38.6 vs 37.9).
- •Broadwater Public School has the higher ICSEA (979 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wardell Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 11.8).
- •Broadwater Public School is the larger school with 47 students compared with 24.
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 Broadwater Public School better than Wardell Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Broadwater Public School and Wardell Public School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Broadwater and Wardell in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Broadwater Public School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wardell Public School has 8.3.
How do Broadwater Public School and Wardell Public School rank in NSW?
Broadwater Public School is unranked and Wardell Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.