Galilee Catholic Primary School vs Wairoa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 341 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Galilee Catholic Primary School
Bondi Beach · Catholic primary · K-6
88 students · ICSEA 1160
Wairoa School
Bondi Beach · Government special · U
75 students · ICSEA 1025
| Measure | Galilee Catholic Primary School Bondi Beach NSW | Wairoa School Bondi Beach NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #11 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #45 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 88 | 75 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 41 | 23 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1160 | 1025 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 63% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 5.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 14.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 13.8 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 16% |
| Suburb | Bondi Beach 2026 | Bondi Beach 2026 |
| Council area | Waverley | Waverley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | galileebondi.syd.catholic.edu.au | wairoa-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Galilee Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1160 vs 1025), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wairoa School has fewer students per teacher (5.2 vs 8.9).
- •Galilee Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 88 students compared with 75.
- •Wairoa School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -15%).
- •Galilee Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Wairoa School is a government 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 Galilee Catholic Primary School better than Wairoa 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 Galilee Catholic Primary School and Wairoa School?
About 341 m in a straight line, between Bondi Beach and Bondi Beach in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Galilee Catholic Primary School has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wairoa School has 5.2.
How do Galilee Catholic Primary School and Wairoa School rank in NSW?
Galilee Catholic Primary School is 11th of 1,619 and Wairoa School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.