Claremont Meadows Public School vs Wollemi College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Claremont Meadows Public School
Claremont Meadows · Government primary · K-6
687 students · ICSEA 1012
Wollemi College
Werrington · Independent combined · 2-12
565 students · ICSEA 1107
| Measure | Claremont Meadows Public School Claremont Meadows NSW | Wollemi College Werrington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #788 of 1,619 | #83 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #2406 of 4,908 | #239 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | 2-12 |
| Students | 687 | 565 |
| Girls / boys | 343 / 344 | 0 / 565 |
| Foundation intake | 96 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 55 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 39 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +56% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1012 | 1107 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.5 | 41.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 14.6 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 0% |
| Suburb | Claremont Meadows 2747 | Werrington 2747 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | claremontm-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.wollemi.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Wollemi College scores higher on the Success Index (71.3 vs 54.0).
- •Wollemi College has the higher ICSEA (1107 vs 1012), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wollemi College has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.0).
- •Claremont Meadows Public School is the larger school with 687 students compared with 565.
- •Wollemi College has grown faster over five years (56% vs 16%).
- •Claremont Meadows Public School is a government school while Wollemi College 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 Claremont Meadows Public School better than Wollemi College?
On the Success Index, Wollemi College ranks higher (71.3 vs 54.0 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 Claremont Meadows Public School and Wollemi College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Claremont Meadows and Werrington in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Claremont Meadows Public School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wollemi College has 13.6.
How do Claremont Meadows Public School and Wollemi College rank in NSW?
Claremont Meadows Public School is 788th of 1,619 and Wollemi College is 83rd of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.