Dora Creek Public School vs Wattawa Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 103 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dora Creek Public School
Dora Creek · Government primary · K-6
139 students · ICSEA 939
Wattawa Heights Public School
Bankstown · Government primary · K-6
196 students · ICSEA 939
| Measure | Dora Creek Public School Dora Creek NSW | Wattawa Heights Public School Bankstown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1425 of 1,619 | #1296 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4358 of 4,908 | #4014 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 139 | 196 |
| Girls / boys | 71 / 68 | 100 / 96 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 939 | 939 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 17.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 3% |
| Suburb | Dora Creek 2264 | Bankstown 2200 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | doracreek-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | wattawahts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Wattawa Heights Public School scores higher on the Success Index (31.6 vs 26.9).
- •Wattawa Heights Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 17.6).
- •Wattawa Heights Public School is the larger school with 196 students compared with 139.
- •Dora Creek Public School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -3%).
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 Dora Creek Public School better than Wattawa Heights Public School?
On the Success Index, Wattawa Heights Public School ranks higher (31.6 vs 26.9 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 Dora Creek Public School and Wattawa Heights Public School?
About 103 km in a straight line, between Dora Creek and Bankstown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dora Creek Public School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wattawa Heights Public School has 11.1.
How do Dora Creek Public School and Wattawa Heights Public School rank in NSW?
Dora Creek Public School is 1425th of 1,619 and Wattawa Heights Public School is 1296th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.