Cardiff North Public School vs Newcastle Waldorf 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.
Cardiff North Public School
Cardiff · Government primary · K-6
149 students · ICSEA 1014
Newcastle Waldorf School
Glendale · Independent combined · K-12
237 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Cardiff North Public School Cardiff NSW | Newcastle Waldorf School Glendale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #819 of 1,619 | #138 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #2499 of 4,908 | #449 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 149 | 237 |
| Girls / boys | 74 / 75 | 121 / 116 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 23 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 2 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 22.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 17.3 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 9% |
| Suburb | Cardiff 2285 | Glendale 2285 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cardiffnth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.newcastlewaldorfschool.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Newcastle Waldorf School scores higher on the Success Index (60.9 vs 52.8).
- •Newcastle Waldorf School has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newcastle Waldorf School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.1).
- •Newcastle Waldorf School is the larger school with 237 students compared with 149.
- •Newcastle Waldorf School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -14%).
- •Cardiff North Public School is a government school while Newcastle Waldorf School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Cardiff North Public School better than Newcastle Waldorf School?
On the Success Index, Newcastle Waldorf School ranks higher (60.9 vs 52.8 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 Cardiff North Public School and Newcastle Waldorf School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Cardiff and Glendale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cardiff North Public School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newcastle Waldorf School has 10.5.
How do Cardiff North Public School and Newcastle Waldorf School rank in NSW?
Cardiff North Public School is 819th of 1,619 and Newcastle Waldorf School is 138th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.