Ettalong Public School vs St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ettalong Public School
Ettalong Beach · Government primary · K-6
490 students · ICSEA 975
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Woy Woy South · Catholic primary · K-6
551 students · ICSEA 1081
| Measure | Ettalong Public School Ettalong Beach NSW | St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Woy Woy South NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1129 of 1,619 | #379 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3533 of 4,908 | #1199 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 490 | 551 |
| Girls / boys | 234 / 256 | 279 / 272 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 975 | 1081 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.0 | 31.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 5% |
| Suburb | Ettalong Beach 2257 | Woy Woy South 2256 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ettalong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.sjbwwdbb.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.1 vs 38.5).
- •St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 975), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ettalong Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.7).
- •St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 551 students compared with 490.
- •St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -8%).
- •Ettalong Public School is a government school while St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Ettalong Public School better than St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School ranks higher (68.1 vs 38.5 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 Ettalong Public School and St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Ettalong Beach and Woy Woy South in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ettalong Public School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School has 17.7.
How do Ettalong Public School and St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Ettalong Public School is 1129th of 1,619 and St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is 379th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.