Candelo Public School vs Wolumla Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 13 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Candelo Public School
Candelo · Government primary · K-6
84 students · ICSEA 982
Wolumla Public School
Wolumla · Government primary · K-6
109 students · ICSEA 931
| Measure | Candelo Public School Candelo NSW | Wolumla Public School Wolumla NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1081 of 1,619 | #1394 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3370 of 4,908 | #4263 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 84 | 109 |
| Girls / boys | 42 / 42 | 51 / 58 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 931 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 8.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 20% |
| Suburb | Candelo 2550 | Wolumla 2550 |
| Council area | Bega Valley | Bega Valley |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | candelo-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | wolumla-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Candelo Public School scores higher on the Success Index (40.7 vs 28.2).
- •Candelo Public School has the higher ICSEA (982 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wolumla Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.5).
- •Wolumla Public School is the larger school with 109 students compared with 84.
- •Wolumla Public School has grown faster over five years (24% vs 2%).
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 Candelo Public School better than Wolumla Public School?
On the Success Index, Candelo Public School ranks higher (40.7 vs 28.2 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 Candelo Public School and Wolumla Public School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Candelo and Wolumla in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Candelo Public School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wolumla Public School has 12.7.
How do Candelo Public School and Wolumla Public School rank in NSW?
Candelo Public School is 1081st of 1,619 and Wolumla Public School is 1394th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.