Gwynneville Public School vs Para Meadows School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gwynneville Public School
Gwynneville · Government primary · K-6
271 students · ICSEA 1065
Para Meadows School
North Wollongong · Government special · U
113 students · ICSEA 945
| Measure | Gwynneville Public School Gwynneville NSW | Para Meadows School North Wollongong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #415 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1267 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 271 | 113 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 140 | 30 / 83 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 945 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 4.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 25.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 21.0 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 19% |
| Suburb | Gwynneville 2500 | North Wollongong 2500 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gwynnevill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | parameadow-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Gwynneville Public School has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 945), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Para Meadows School has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 17.3).
- •Gwynneville Public School is the larger school with 271 students compared with 113.
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 Gwynneville Public School better than Para Meadows 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 Gwynneville Public School and Para Meadows School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Gwynneville and North Wollongong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gwynneville Public School has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Para Meadows School has 4.5.
How do Gwynneville Public School and Para Meadows School rank in NSW?
Gwynneville Public School is 415th of 1,619 and Para Meadows School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.