Empire Bay Public School vs Woy Woy South Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Empire Bay Public School
Empire Bay · Government primary · K-6
426 students · ICSEA 1039
Woy Woy South Public School
Woy Woy · Government primary · K-6
648 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Empire Bay Public School Empire Bay NSW | Woy Woy South Public School Woy Woy NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #844 of 1,619 | #937 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2576 of 4,908 | #2896 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 426 | 648 |
| Girls / boys | 206 / 220 | 305 / 343 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 36.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 10% |
| Suburb | Empire Bay 2257 | Woy Woy 2256 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | empirebay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | woywoysth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Empire Bay Public School scores higher on the Success Index (51.6 vs 47.3).
- •Empire Bay Public School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 996), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Woy Woy South Public School is the larger school with 648 students compared with 426.
- •Woy Woy South Public School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -11%).
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 Empire Bay Public School better than Woy Woy South Public School?
On the Success Index, Empire Bay Public School ranks higher (51.6 vs 47.3 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 Empire Bay Public School and Woy Woy South Public School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Empire Bay and Woy Woy in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Empire Bay Public School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woy Woy South Public School has 17.6.
How do Empire Bay Public School and Woy Woy South Public School rank in NSW?
Empire Bay Public School is 844th of 1,619 and Woy Woy South Public School is 937th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.