Helensburgh Public School vs Waterfall Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 5.2 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
Waterfall Public School
Waterfall · Government primary · K-6
17 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | Helensburgh Public School Helensburgh NSW | Waterfall Public School Waterfall NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #488 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1487 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 460 | 17 |
| Girls / boys | 233 / 227 | 9 / 8 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1057 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 1.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 1.3 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 24% |
| Suburb | Helensburgh 2508 | Waterfall 2233 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | helensburg-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | waterfall-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Helensburgh Public School scores higher on the Success Index (64.6 vs 61.3).
- •Helensburgh Public School has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 1031), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Helensburgh Public School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 17.
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 Waterfall Public School?
On the Success Index, Helensburgh Public School ranks higher (64.6 vs 61.3 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 Waterfall Public School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Helensburgh and Waterfall in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Helensburgh Public School and Waterfall Public School rank in NSW?
Helensburgh Public School is 488th of 1,619 and Waterfall Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.