Culburra Public School vs Wardell Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 713 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Culburra Public School
Culburra Beach · Government primary · K-6
219 students · ICSEA 952
Wardell Public School
Wardell · Government primary · K-6
24 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Culburra Public School Culburra Beach NSW | Wardell Public School Wardell NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1083 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3385 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 219 | 24 |
| Girls / boys | 91 / 128 | 8 / 16 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 8.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 2.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 25% |
| Suburb | Culburra Beach 2540 | Wardell 2477 |
| Council area | Shoalhaven | Ballina |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | culburra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | wardell-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Culburra Public School scores higher on the Success Index (40.5 vs 37.9).
- •Wardell Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 14.8).
- •Culburra Public School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 24.
- •Culburra Public School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -17%).
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 Culburra Public School better than Wardell Public School?
On the Success Index, Culburra Public School ranks higher (40.5 vs 37.9 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 Culburra Public School and Wardell Public School?
About 713 km in a straight line, between Culburra Beach and Wardell in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Culburra Public School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wardell Public School has 8.3.
How do Culburra Public School and Wardell Public School rank in NSW?
Culburra Public School is 1083rd of 1,619 and Wardell Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.