Condell Park Christian School vs Wattawa Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 994 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Condell Park Christian School
Condell Park · Independent combined · K-10
64 students · ICSEA 1081
Wattawa Heights Public School
Bankstown · Government primary · K-6
196 students · ICSEA 939
| Measure | Condell Park Christian School Condell Park NSW | Wattawa Heights Public School Bankstown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1296 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4014 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 64 | 196 |
| Girls / boys | 28 / 36 | 100 / 96 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 5 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1081 | 939 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 7.6 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 17.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Condell Park 2200 | Bankstown 2200 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.condellpark.nsw.edu.au/ | wattawahts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Condell Park Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (62.8 vs 31.6).
- •Condell Park Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 939), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Condell Park Christian School has fewer students per teacher (7.6 vs 11.1).
- •Wattawa Heights Public School is the larger school with 196 students compared with 64.
- •Wattawa Heights Public School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -31%).
- •Condell Park Christian School is a independent school while Wattawa Heights Public School is a government 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 Condell Park Christian School better than Wattawa Heights Public School?
On the Success Index, Condell Park Christian School ranks higher (62.8 vs 31.6 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 Condell Park Christian School and Wattawa Heights Public School?
About 994 m in a straight line, between Condell Park and Bankstown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Condell Park Christian School has 7.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wattawa Heights Public School has 11.1.
How do Condell Park Christian School and Wattawa Heights Public School rank in NSW?
Condell Park Christian School is unranked and Wattawa Heights Public School is 1296th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.