Darkinjung Barker vs Jilliby Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 9.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Darkinjung Barker
Yarramalong · Independent primary · K-6
43 students · ICSEA 809
Jilliby Public School
Wyong · Government primary · K-6
60 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Darkinjung Barker Yarramalong NSW | Jilliby Public School Wyong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 43 | 60 |
| Girls / boys | 24 / 19 | 16 / 44 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 809 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 1.5 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 100% | 13% |
| Suburb | Yarramalong 2259 | Wyong 2259 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.barker.college/about-barker/indigenous-education/darkinjung-barker/ | jilliby-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Jilliby Public School scores higher on the Success Index (43.8 vs 27.9).
- •Jilliby Public School has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 809), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Darkinjung Barker has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 15.0).
- •Jilliby Public School is the larger school with 60 students compared with 43.
- •Darkinjung Barker has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -19%).
- •Darkinjung Barker is a independent school while Jilliby 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 Darkinjung Barker better than Jilliby Public School?
On the Success Index, Jilliby Public School ranks higher (43.8 vs 27.9 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 Darkinjung Barker and Jilliby Public School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Yarramalong and Wyong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Darkinjung Barker has 8.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Jilliby Public School has 15.0.
How do Darkinjung Barker and Jilliby Public School rank in NSW?
Darkinjung Barker is unranked and Jilliby Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.