Coniston Public School vs Mount St Thomas Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coniston Public School
Coniston · Government primary · K-6
181 students · ICSEA 990
Mount St Thomas Public School
Wollongong · Government primary · K-6
354 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Coniston Public School Coniston NSW | Mount St Thomas Public School Wollongong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 65 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #959 of 1,619 | #470 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2967 of 4,908 | #1431 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 181 | 354 |
| Girls / boys | 82 / 99 | 175 / 179 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 990 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 19.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 5% |
| Suburb | Coniston 2500 | Wollongong 2500 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | coniston-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mtstthomas-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mount St Thomas Public School scores higher on the Success Index (65.4 vs 46.3).
- •Mount St Thomas Public School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 990), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coniston Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 18.5).
- •Mount St Thomas Public School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 181.
- •Mount St Thomas Public School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -9%).
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 Coniston Public School better than Mount St Thomas Public School?
On the Success Index, Mount St Thomas Public School ranks higher (65.4 vs 46.3 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 Coniston Public School and Mount St Thomas Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Coniston and Wollongong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coniston Public School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount St Thomas Public School has 18.5.
How do Coniston Public School and Mount St Thomas Public School rank in NSW?
Coniston Public School is 959th of 1,619 and Mount St Thomas Public School is 470th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.