Gwandalan Public School vs Nords Wharf Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gwandalan Public School
Gwandalan · Government primary · K-6
351 students · ICSEA 953
Nords Wharf Public School
Nords Wharf · Government primary · K-6
180 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Gwandalan Public School Gwandalan NSW | Nords Wharf Public School Nords Wharf NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1453 of 1,619 | #807 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4438 of 4,908 | #2469 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 351 | 180 |
| Girls / boys | 194 / 157 | 86 / 94 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 953 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.9 | 10.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 1.9 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 7% |
| Suburb | Gwandalan 2259 | Nords Wharf 2281 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | gwandalan-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | nordswharf-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Nords Wharf Public School scores higher on the Success Index (53.3 vs 25.9).
- •Nords Wharf Public School has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 953), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nords Wharf Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.6).
- •Gwandalan Public School is the larger school with 351 students compared with 180.
- •Nords Wharf Public School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -14%).
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 Gwandalan Public School better than Nords Wharf Public School?
On the Success Index, Nords Wharf Public School ranks higher (53.3 vs 25.9 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 Gwandalan Public School and Nords Wharf Public School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Gwandalan and Nords Wharf in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gwandalan Public School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nords Wharf Public School has 16.8.
How do Gwandalan Public School and Nords Wharf Public School rank in NSW?
Gwandalan Public School is 1453rd of 1,619 and Nords Wharf Public School is 807th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.