Hayes Park Public School vs Koonawarra Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hayes Park Public School
Kanahooka · Government primary · K-6
601 students · ICSEA 972
Koonawarra Public School
Dapto · Government primary · P-6
192 students · ICSEA 838
| Measure | Hayes Park Public School Kanahooka NSW | Koonawarra Public School Dapto NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1221 of 1,619 | #1515 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3794 of 4,908 | #4599 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 601 | 192 |
| Girls / boys | 283 / 318 | 86 / 106 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 838 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.9 | 20.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 35% |
| Suburb | Kanahooka 2530 | Dapto 2530 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hayespark-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | koonawarra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hayes Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (34.7 vs 23.4).
- •Hayes Park Public School has the higher ICSEA (972 vs 838), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Koonawarra Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 17.7).
- •Hayes Park Public School is the larger school with 601 students compared with 192.
- •Hayes Park Public School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -19%).
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 Hayes Park Public School better than Koonawarra Public School?
On the Success Index, Hayes Park Public School ranks higher (34.7 vs 23.4 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 Hayes Park Public School and Koonawarra Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Kanahooka and Dapto in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hayes Park Public School has 17.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Koonawarra Public School has 9.3.
How do Hayes Park Public School and Koonawarra Public School rank in NSW?
Hayes Park Public School is 1221st of 1,619 and Koonawarra Public School is 1515th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.