Castlereagh Public School vs Winmalee High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 5.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Castlereagh Public School
Castlereagh · Government primary · K-6
126 students · ICSEA 968
Winmalee High School
Winmalee · Government high school · 7-12
698 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Castlereagh Public School Castlereagh NSW | Winmalee High School Winmalee NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1168 of 1,619 | #250 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3649 of 4,908 | #662 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 126 | 698 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 63 | 355 / 343 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 110 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 102 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 54.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 6% |
| Suburb | Castlereagh 2749 | Winmalee 2777 |
| Council area | Penrith | Blue Mountains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | castlereag-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | winmalee-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Winmalee High School scores higher on the Success Index (53.8 vs 36.8).
- •Winmalee High School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Winmalee High School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 19.4).
- •Winmalee High School is the larger school with 698 students compared with 126.
- •Castlereagh Public School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -18%).
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 Castlereagh Public School better than Winmalee High School?
On the Success Index, Winmalee High School ranks higher (53.8 vs 36.8 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 Castlereagh Public School and Winmalee High School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Castlereagh and Winmalee in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Castlereagh Public School has 19.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Winmalee High School has 12.8.
How do Castlereagh Public School and Winmalee High School rank in NSW?
Castlereagh Public School is 1168th of 1,619 and Winmalee High School is 250th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.