Callaghan College Waratah Campus vs Waratah Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 592 m 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
Waratah Public School
Waratah · Government primary · P-6
351 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Callaghan College Waratah Campus Waratah NSW | Waratah Public School Waratah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #320 of 539 | #448 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #880 of 1,472 | #1353 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | P-6 |
| Students | 848 | 351 |
| Girls / boys | 376 / 472 | 179 / 172 |
| Foundation intake | – | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | 224 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.1 | 29.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 13% |
| Suburb | Waratah 2298 | Waratah 2298 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | waratah-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | waratah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Waratah Public School scores higher on the Success Index (66.3 vs 43.2).
- •Waratah Public School has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Callaghan College Waratah Campus is the larger school with 848 students compared with 351.
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 Waratah Public School?
On the Success Index, Waratah Public School ranks higher (66.3 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 Waratah Public School?
About 592 m in a straight line, between Waratah and Waratah 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 Waratah Public School has 11.8.
How do Callaghan College Waratah Campus and Waratah Public School rank in NSW?
Callaghan College Waratah Campus is 320th of 539 and Waratah Public School is 448th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.