Gwandalan Public School vs Oxley Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 102 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
Oxley Park Public School
St Marys · Government primary · P-6
601 students · ICSEA 953
| Measure | Gwandalan Public School Gwandalan NSW | Oxley Park Public School St Marys NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1453 of 1,619 | #1200 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4438 of 4,908 | #3733 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 351 | 601 |
| Girls / boys | 194 / 157 | 297 / 304 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 96 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 953 | 953 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.9 | 40.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 5.3 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 13% |
| Suburb | Gwandalan 2259 | St Marys 2760 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gwandalan-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | oxleypark-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Oxley Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (35.6 vs 25.9).
- •Oxley Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.6).
- •Oxley Park Public School is the larger school with 601 students compared with 351.
- •Oxley Park Public School has grown faster over five years (4% 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 Oxley Park Public School?
On the Success Index, Oxley Park Public School ranks higher (35.6 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 Oxley Park Public School?
About 102 km in a straight line, between Gwandalan and St Marys 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 Oxley Park Public School has 15.0.
How do Gwandalan Public School and Oxley Park Public School rank in NSW?
Gwandalan Public School is 1453rd of 1,619 and Oxley Park Public School is 1200th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.