Darkinjung Barker vs Wyong Creek Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 7.6 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
Wyong Creek Public School
Wyong Creek · Government primary · K-6
94 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | Darkinjung Barker Yarramalong NSW | Wyong Creek Public School Wyong Creek NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1107 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3461 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 43 | 94 |
| Girls / boys | 24 / 19 | 49 / 45 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 809 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 18.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 100% | 13% |
| Suburb | Yarramalong 2259 | Wyong Creek 2259 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.barker.college/about-barker/indigenous-education/darkinjung-barker/ | wyongcreek-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Wyong Creek Public School scores higher on the Success Index (39.5 vs 27.9).
- •Wyong Creek Public School has the higher ICSEA (978 vs 809), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Darkinjung Barker has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 18.1).
- •Wyong Creek Public School is the larger school with 94 students compared with 43.
- •Wyong Creek Public School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -2%).
- •Darkinjung Barker is a independent school while Wyong Creek 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 Wyong Creek Public School?
On the Success Index, Wyong Creek Public School ranks higher (39.5 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 Wyong Creek Public School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Yarramalong and Wyong Creek in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Darkinjung Barker has 8.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wyong Creek Public School has 18.1.
How do Darkinjung Barker and Wyong Creek Public School rank in NSW?
Darkinjung Barker is unranked and Wyong Creek Public School is 1107th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.