Estella Public School vs The Riverina Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Estella Public School
Wagga Wagga · Government primary · K-6
402 students · ICSEA 1019
The Riverina Anglican College
Wagga Wagga · Independent combined · K-12
1,000 students · ICSEA 1104
| Measure | Estella Public School Wagga Wagga NSW | The Riverina Anglican College Wagga Wagga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #909 of 1,619 | #68 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #2814 of 4,908 | #199 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 402 | 1,000 |
| Girls / boys | 213 / 189 | 487 / 513 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 119 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 89 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1019 | 1104 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.2 | 94.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 23.5 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 3% |
| Suburb | Wagga Wagga 2650 | Wagga Wagga 2650 |
| Council area | Wagga Wagga | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | estella-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.trac.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •The Riverina Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (73.9 vs 48.3).
- •The Riverina Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1104 vs 1019), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Riverina Anglican College has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 17.3).
- •The Riverina Anglican College is the larger school with 1,000 students compared with 402.
- •Estella Public School is a government school while The Riverina Anglican College is an independent 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 Estella Public School better than The Riverina Anglican College?
On the Success Index, The Riverina Anglican College ranks higher (73.9 vs 48.3 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 Estella Public School and The Riverina Anglican College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Wagga Wagga and Wagga Wagga in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Estella Public School has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Riverina Anglican College has 10.6.
How do Estella Public School and The Riverina Anglican College rank in NSW?
Estella Public School is 909th of 1,619 and The Riverina Anglican College is 68th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.