Helensburgh Public School vs OneSchool Global NSW - Illawarra
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 8.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Helensburgh Public School
Helensburgh · Government primary · K-6
460 students · ICSEA 1057
OneSchool Global NSW - Illawarra
Maddens Plains · Independent combined · 3-12
159 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Helensburgh Public School Helensburgh NSW | OneSchool Global NSW - Illawarra Maddens Plains NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #488 of 1,619 | #281 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1487 of 4,908 | #1050 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | 3-12 |
| Students | 460 | 159 |
| Girls / boys | 233 / 227 | 75 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 7 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 15 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1057 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 16.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Helensburgh 2508 | Maddens Plains 2508 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | helensburg-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.oneschoolglobal.com/campus/australia/illawarra/ |
The verdict
- •Helensburgh Public School scores higher on the Success Index (64.6 vs 31.1).
- •Helensburgh Public School has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •OneSchool Global NSW - Illawarra has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 16.7).
- •Helensburgh Public School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 159.
- •Helensburgh Public School is a government school while OneSchool Global NSW - Illawarra is an independent 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 Helensburgh Public School better than OneSchool Global NSW - Illawarra?
On the Success Index, Helensburgh Public School ranks higher (64.6 vs 31.1 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 Helensburgh Public School and OneSchool Global NSW - Illawarra?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Helensburgh and Maddens Plains in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Helensburgh Public School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and OneSchool Global NSW - Illawarra has 9.9.
How do Helensburgh Public School and OneSchool Global NSW - Illawarra rank in NSW?
Helensburgh Public School is 488th of 1,619 and OneSchool Global NSW - Illawarra is 281st of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.