Double Bay Public School vs Wilkins Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 8.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Double Bay Public School
Double Bay · Government primary · K-6
237 students · ICSEA 1135
Wilkins Public School
Marrickville · Government primary · K-6
508 students · ICSEA 1135
| Measure | Double Bay Public School Double Bay NSW | Wilkins Public School Marrickville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #277 of 1,619 | #140 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #937 of 4,908 | #540 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 237 | 508 |
| Girls / boys | 121 / 116 | 249 / 259 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1135 | 1135 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 28.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Double Bay 2028 | Marrickville 2204 |
| Council area | Woollahra | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | doublebay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | wilkins-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Wilkins Public School scores higher on the Success Index (75.0 vs 70.9).
- •Double Bay Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.7).
- •Wilkins Public School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 237.
- •Wilkins Public School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -24%).
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 Double Bay Public School better than Wilkins Public School?
On the Success Index, Wilkins Public School ranks higher (75.0 vs 70.9 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 Double Bay Public School and Wilkins Public School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Double Bay and Marrickville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Double Bay Public School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wilkins Public School has 17.7.
How do Double Bay Public School and Wilkins Public School rank in NSW?
Double Bay Public School is 277th of 1,619 and Wilkins Public School is 140th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.