Eleebana Public School vs Warners Bay High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eleebana Public School
Eleebana · Government primary · K-6
506 students · ICSEA 1105
Warners Bay High School
Warners Bay · Government high school · 7-12
1,161 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | Eleebana Public School Eleebana NSW | Warners Bay High School Warners Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #366 of 1,619 | #186 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1171 of 4,908 | #465 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 506 | 1,161 |
| Girls / boys | 246 / 260 | 543 / 618 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 188 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 154 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1105 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.3 | 82.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 17.4 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Eleebana 2282 | Warners Bay 2282 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eleebana-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | warnersbay-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Eleebana Public School scores higher on the Success Index (68.3 vs 62.1).
- •Eleebana Public School has the higher ICSEA (1105 vs 1056), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Warners Bay High School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.7).
- •Warners Bay High School is the larger school with 1,161 students compared with 506.
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 Eleebana Public School better than Warners Bay High School?
On the Success Index, Eleebana Public School ranks higher (68.3 vs 62.1 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 Eleebana Public School and Warners Bay High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Eleebana and Warners Bay in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eleebana Public School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warners Bay High School has 14.0.
How do Eleebana Public School and Warners Bay High School rank in NSW?
Eleebana Public School is 366th of 1,619 and Warners Bay High School is 186th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.