Henschke Primary School vs Mount Austin Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 431 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Henschke Primary School
Wagga Wagga · Catholic primary · K-6
603 students · ICSEA 1029
Mount Austin Public School
Mount Austin · Government primary · K-6
228 students · ICSEA 824
| Measure | Henschke Primary School Wagga Wagga NSW | Mount Austin Public School Mount Austin NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #776 of 1,619 | #1520 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2364 of 4,908 | #4613 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 603 | 228 |
| Girls / boys | 307 / 296 | 93 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 824 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.1 | 16.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 4.4 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 29% |
| Suburb | Wagga Wagga 2650 | Mount Austin 2650 |
| Council area | Wagga Wagga | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | web.hpww.catholic.edu.au/ | mtaustin-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Henschke Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.5 vs 23.2).
- •Henschke Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 824), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Austin Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.4).
- •Henschke Primary School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 228.
- •Henschke Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -13%).
- •Henschke Primary School is a catholic school while Mount Austin Public School is a government 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 Henschke Primary School better than Mount Austin Public School?
On the Success Index, Henschke Primary School ranks higher (54.5 vs 23.2 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 Henschke Primary School and Mount Austin Public School?
About 431 m in a straight line, between Wagga Wagga and Mount Austin in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Henschke Primary School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Austin Public School has 13.5.
How do Henschke Primary School and Mount Austin Public School rank in NSW?
Henschke Primary School is 776th of 1,619 and Mount Austin Public School is 1520th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.