Clovelly Public School vs Waverley College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clovelly Public School
Waverley · Government primary · K-6
513 students · ICSEA 1161
Waverley College
Waverley · Independent combined · 5-12
1,525 students · ICSEA 1131
| Measure | Clovelly Public School Waverley NSW | Waverley College Waverley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #95 of 1,619 | #80 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #364 of 4,908 | #229 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | 5-12 |
| Students | 513 | 1,525 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 269 | 0 / 1,525 |
| Foundation intake | 97 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 201 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 201 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1161 | 1131 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.4 | 124.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 51.0 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Waverley 2024 | Waverley 2024 |
| Council area | Waverley | Waverley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | clovelly-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.waverley.nsw.edu.au/public/index.cfm |
The verdict
- •Clovelly Public School scores higher on the Success Index (77.5 vs 72.0).
- •Clovelly Public School has the higher ICSEA (1161 vs 1131), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Waverley College has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.4).
- •Waverley College is the larger school with 1,525 students compared with 513.
- •Waverley College has grown faster over five years (5% vs -15%).
- •Clovelly Public School is a government school while Waverley 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 Clovelly Public School better than Waverley College?
On the Success Index, Clovelly Public School ranks higher (77.5 vs 72.0 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 Clovelly Public School and Waverley College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Waverley and Waverley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clovelly Public School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Waverley College has 12.3.
How do Clovelly Public School and Waverley College rank in NSW?
Clovelly Public School is 95th of 1,619 and Waverley College is 80th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.