Congewai Public School vs Westport Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 228 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Congewai Public School
Congewai · Government primary · K-6
11 students · ICSEA 888
Westport Public School
Port Macquarie · Government primary · K-6
365 students · ICSEA 888
| Measure | Congewai Public School Congewai NSW | Westport Public School Port Macquarie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1449 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4421 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 11 | 365 |
| Girls / boys | 8 / 3 | 178 / 187 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 888 | 888 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 26.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.8 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 36% | 33% |
| Suburb | Congewai 2325 | Port Macquarie 2444 |
| Council area | Cessnock | Port Macquarie-Hastings |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | congewai-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | westport-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Westport Public School scores higher on the Success Index (26.2 vs 20.1).
- •Westport Public School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 11.
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 Congewai Public School better than Westport Public School?
On the Success Index, Westport Public School ranks higher (26.2 vs 20.1 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 Congewai Public School and Westport Public School?
About 228 km in a straight line, between Congewai and Port Macquarie in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Congewai Public School and Westport Public School rank in NSW?
Congewai Public School is unranked and Westport Public School is 1449th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.