Bulli High School vs Woonona East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bulli High School
Bulli · Government high school · 7-12
979 students · ICSEA 1058
Woonona East Public School
Woonona · Government primary · K-6
200 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Bulli High School Bulli NSW | Woonona East Public School Woonona NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #153 of 539 | #623 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #376 of 1,472 | #1897 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 979 | 200 |
| Girls / boys | 425 / 554 | 102 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | – | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 160 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 115 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.8 | 11.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 16% |
| Suburb | Bulli 2516 | Woonona 2517 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bulli-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | woononaest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bulli High School scores higher on the Success Index (66.1 vs 60.4).
- •Bulli High School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bulli High School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.1).
- •Bulli High School is the larger school with 979 students compared with 200.
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 Bulli High School better than Woonona East Public School?
On the Success Index, Bulli High School ranks higher (66.1 vs 60.4 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 Bulli High School and Woonona East Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bulli and Woonona in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bulli High School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woonona East Public School has 17.1.
How do Bulli High School and Woonona East Public School rank in NSW?
Bulli High School is 153rd of 539 and Woonona East Public School is 623rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.