Coledale Public School vs OneSchool Global NSW - Illawarra
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 4.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coledale Public School
Coledale · Government primary · K-6
135 students · ICSEA 1118
OneSchool Global NSW - Illawarra
Maddens Plains · Independent combined · 3-12
159 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Coledale Public School Coledale NSW | OneSchool Global NSW - Illawarra Maddens Plains NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #230 of 1,619 | #281 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #801 of 4,908 | #1050 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | 3-12 |
| Students | 135 | 159 |
| Girls / boys | 53 / 82 | 75 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 7 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 15 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1118 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 16.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Coledale 2515 | Maddens Plains 2508 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | coledale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.oneschoolglobal.com/campus/australia/illawarra/ |
The verdict
- •Coledale Public School scores higher on the Success Index (72.3 vs 31.1).
- •Coledale Public School has the higher ICSEA (1118 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •OneSchool Global NSW - Illawarra has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 18.0).
- •OneSchool Global NSW - Illawarra is the larger school with 159 students compared with 135.
- •Coledale Public School is a government school while OneSchool Global NSW - Illawarra 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 Coledale Public School better than OneSchool Global NSW - Illawarra?
On the Success Index, Coledale Public School ranks higher (72.3 vs 31.1 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 Coledale Public School and OneSchool Global NSW - Illawarra?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Coledale and Maddens Plains in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coledale Public School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and OneSchool Global NSW - Illawarra has 9.9.
How do Coledale Public School and OneSchool Global NSW - Illawarra rank in NSW?
Coledale Public School is 230th of 1,619 and OneSchool Global NSW - Illawarra is 281st of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.