Callaghan College Waratah Campus vs Islington Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Callaghan College Waratah Campus
Waratah · Government high school · 7-10
848 students · ICSEA 957
Islington Public School
Islington · Government primary · K-6
159 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | Callaghan College Waratah Campus Waratah NSW | Islington Public School Islington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #320 of 539 | #113 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #880 of 1,472 | #433 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 848 | 159 |
| Girls / boys | 376 / 472 | 82 / 77 |
| Foundation intake | – | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | 224 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.1 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 4% |
| Suburb | Waratah 2298 | Islington 2296 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | waratah-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | islington-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Islington Public School scores higher on the Success Index (76.5 vs 43.2).
- •Islington Public School has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Islington Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.1).
- •Callaghan College Waratah Campus is the larger school with 848 students compared with 159.
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 Waratah Campus better than Islington Public School?
On the Success Index, Islington Public School ranks higher (76.5 vs 43.2 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 Waratah Campus and Islington Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Waratah and Islington in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Callaghan College Waratah Campus has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Islington Public School has 9.4.
How do Callaghan College Waratah Campus and Islington Public School rank in NSW?
Callaghan College Waratah Campus is 320th of 539 and Islington Public School is 113th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.