Crookwell Public School vs Waratah West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 271 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Crookwell Public School
Crookwell · Government primary · K-6
220 students · ICSEA 963
Waratah West Public School
Waratah West · Government primary · K-6
113 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Crookwell Public School Crookwell NSW | Waratah West Public School Waratah West NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1220 of 1,619 | #1021 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3793 of 4,908 | #3177 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 220 | 113 |
| Girls / boys | 92 / 128 | 43 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | +36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 21% |
| Suburb | Crookwell 2583 | Waratah West 2298 |
| Council area | Upper Lachlan | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | crookwell-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | waratahwst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Waratah West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (43.6 vs 34.7).
- •Waratah West Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 16.5).
- •Crookwell Public School is the larger school with 220 students compared with 113.
- •Waratah West Public School has grown faster over five years (36% vs 22%).
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 Crookwell Public School better than Waratah West Public School?
On the Success Index, Waratah West Public School ranks higher (43.6 vs 34.7 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 Crookwell Public School and Waratah West Public School?
About 271 km in a straight line, between Crookwell and Waratah West in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Crookwell Public School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Waratah West Public School has 9.0.
How do Crookwell Public School and Waratah West Public School rank in NSW?
Crookwell Public School is 1220th of 1,619 and Waratah West Public School is 1021st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.