Fairy Meadow Public School vs Wollongong Flexible School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 829 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fairy Meadow Public School
Fairy Meadow · Government primary · P-6
342 students · ICSEA 1002
Wollongong Flexible School
Towradgi · Independent special · 7-10
71 students · ICSEA 895
| Measure | Fairy Meadow Public School Fairy Meadow NSW | Wollongong Flexible School Towradgi NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #757 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2313 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | P-6 | 7-10 |
| Students | 342 | 71 |
| Girls / boys | 149 / 193 | 44 / 27 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 8 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 895 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.0 | 7.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 46% |
| Suburb | Fairy Meadow 2519 | Towradgi 2518 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fairymeado-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | wollongong.flexi.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Fairy Meadow Public School has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 895), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wollongong Flexible School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.2).
- •Fairy Meadow Public School is the larger school with 342 students compared with 71.
- •Wollongong Flexible School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -6%).
- •Fairy Meadow Public School is a government school while Wollongong Flexible School 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 Fairy Meadow Public School better than Wollongong Flexible 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 Fairy Meadow Public School and Wollongong Flexible School?
About 829 m in a straight line, between Fairy Meadow and Towradgi in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fairy Meadow Public School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wollongong Flexible School has 10.1.
How do Fairy Meadow Public School and Wollongong Flexible School rank in NSW?
Fairy Meadow Public School is 757th of 1,619 and Wollongong Flexible School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.