Eleebana Public School vs Warners Bay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 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 Public School
Warners Bay · Government primary · K-6
340 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Eleebana Public School Eleebana NSW | Warners Bay Public School Warners Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #366 of 1,619 | #842 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1171 of 4,908 | #2569 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 506 | 340 |
| Girls / boys | 246 / 260 | 160 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1105 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.3 | 24.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 7% |
| 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-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Eleebana Public School scores higher on the Success Index (68.3 vs 51.8).
- •Eleebana Public School has the higher ICSEA (1105 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Warners Bay Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.7).
- •Eleebana Public School is the larger school with 506 students compared with 340.
- •Eleebana Public School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -25%).
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 Public School?
On the Success Index, Eleebana Public School ranks higher (68.3 vs 51.8 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 Public School?
About 1.3 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 Public School has 13.7.
How do Eleebana Public School and Warners Bay Public School rank in NSW?
Eleebana Public School is 366th of 1,619 and Warners Bay Public School is 842nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.