Excelsior Public School vs Waverley Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 30 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Excelsior Public School
Castle Hill · Government primary · K-6
561 students · ICSEA 1150
Waverley Public School
Waverley · Government primary · K-6
263 students · ICSEA 1150
| Measure | Excelsior Public School Castle Hill NSW | Waverley Public School Waverley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #104 of 1,619 | #103 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #389 of 4,908 | #388 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 561 | 263 |
| Girls / boys | 258 / 303 | 127 / 136 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1150 | 1150 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.6 | 16.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Castle Hill 2154 | Waverley 2024 |
| Council area | The Hills | Waverley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | excelsior-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | waverley-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (77.1 vs 77.2).
- •Waverley Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.3).
- •Excelsior Public School is the larger school with 561 students compared with 263.
- •Excelsior Public School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -22%).
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 Excelsior Public School better than Waverley Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Excelsior Public School and Waverley Public School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Castle Hill and Waverley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Excelsior Public School has 18.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Waverley Public School has 16.2.
How do Excelsior Public School and Waverley Public School rank in NSW?
Excelsior Public School is 104th of 1,619 and Waverley Public School is 103rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.