Charlestown East Public School vs Whitebridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 710 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Charlestown East Public School
Charlestown · Government primary · K-6
319 students · ICSEA 1036
Whitebridge High School
Whitebridge · Government high school · 7-12
915 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | Charlestown East Public School Charlestown NSW | Whitebridge High School Whitebridge NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #739 of 1,619 | #241 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2257 of 4,908 | #629 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 319 | 915 |
| Girls / boys | 149 / 170 | 410 / 505 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 183 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 101 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 72.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 19.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 11% |
| Suburb | Charlestown 2290 | Whitebridge 2290 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | charlestoe-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | whitebridg-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Charlestown East Public School scores higher on the Success Index (55.9 vs 54.9).
- •Charlestown East Public School has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 1022), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Whitebridge High School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.6).
- •Whitebridge High School is the larger school with 915 students compared with 319.
- •Charlestown East Public School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -5%).
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 Charlestown East Public School better than Whitebridge High School?
On the Success Index, Charlestown East Public School ranks higher (55.9 vs 54.9 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 Charlestown East Public School and Whitebridge High School?
About 710 m in a straight line, between Charlestown and Whitebridge in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Charlestown East Public School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Whitebridge High School has 12.5.
How do Charlestown East Public School and Whitebridge High School rank in NSW?
Charlestown East Public School is 739th of 1,619 and Whitebridge High School is 241st of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.