Edmund Rice College vs Wollongong West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 941 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Edmund Rice College
West Wollongong · Independent high school · 7-12
1,054 students · ICSEA 1083
Wollongong West Public School
Wollongong · Government primary · K-6
243 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Edmund Rice College West Wollongong NSW | Wollongong West Public School Wollongong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #132 of 539 | #700 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #326 of 1,472 | #2132 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,054 | 243 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,054 | 114 / 129 |
| Foundation intake | – | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | 176 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 144 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 79.2 | 22.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.0 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 12% |
| Suburb | West Wollongong 2500 | Wollongong 2500 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.edmundricecollege.nsw.edu.au/ | wollongwst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Edmund Rice College scores higher on the Success Index (68.1 vs 57.4).
- •Edmund Rice College has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wollongong West Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.3).
- •Edmund Rice College is the larger school with 1,054 students compared with 243.
- •Wollongong West Public School has grown faster over five years (21% vs 1%).
- •Edmund Rice College is a independent school while Wollongong West 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 Edmund Rice College better than Wollongong West Public School?
On the Success Index, Edmund Rice College ranks higher (68.1 vs 57.4 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 Edmund Rice College and Wollongong West Public School?
About 941 m in a straight line, between West Wollongong and Wollongong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Edmund Rice College has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wollongong West Public School has 10.9.
How do Edmund Rice College and Wollongong West Public School rank in NSW?
Edmund Rice College is 132nd of 539 and Wollongong West Public School is 700th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.