Callaghan College Wallsend Campus vs Wallsend 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.
Callaghan College Wallsend Campus
Wallsend · Government high school · 7-10
890 students · ICSEA 952
Wallsend Public School
Wallsend · Government primary · K-6
252 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Callaghan College Wallsend Campus Wallsend NSW | Wallsend Public School Wallsend NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #392 of 539 | #1057 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1089 of 1,472 | #3309 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 890 | 252 |
| Girls / boys | 437 / 453 | 117 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | – | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | 262 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.9 | 16.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 18% |
| Suburb | Wallsend 2287 | Wallsend 2287 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | wallsend-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | wallsend-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Wallsend Public School scores higher on the Success Index (41.7 vs 33.9).
- •Wallsend Public School has the higher ICSEA (965 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Callaghan College Wallsend Campus has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.5).
- •Callaghan College Wallsend Campus is the larger school with 890 students compared with 252.
- •Wallsend Public School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -20%).
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 Callaghan College Wallsend Campus better than Wallsend Public School?
On the Success Index, Wallsend Public School ranks higher (41.7 vs 33.9 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 Callaghan College Wallsend Campus and Wallsend Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wallsend and Wallsend in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Callaghan College Wallsend Campus has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wallsend Public School has 15.5.
How do Callaghan College Wallsend Campus and Wallsend Public School rank in NSW?
Callaghan College Wallsend Campus is 392nd of 539 and Wallsend Public School is 1057th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.