Holsworthy High School vs Wattle Grove Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holsworthy High School
Holsworthy · Government high school · 7-12
693 students · ICSEA 1000
Wattle Grove Public School
Wattle Grove · Government primary · K-6
427 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Holsworthy High School Holsworthy NSW | Wattle Grove Public School Wattle Grove NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #237 of 539 | #966 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #619 of 1,472 | #2991 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 693 | 427 |
| Girls / boys | 340 / 353 | 208 / 219 |
| Foundation intake | – | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | 156 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 72 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.0 | 23.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 6% |
| Suburb | Holsworthy 2173 | Wattle Grove 2173 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | holsworthy-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | wattlegrov-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Holsworthy High School scores higher on the Success Index (55.3 vs 46.2).
- •Wattle Grove Public School has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holsworthy High School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 17.9).
- •Holsworthy High School is the larger school with 693 students compared with 427.
- •Holsworthy High School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -29%).
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 Holsworthy High School better than Wattle Grove Public School?
On the Success Index, Holsworthy High School ranks higher (55.3 vs 46.2 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 Holsworthy High School and Wattle Grove Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Holsworthy and Wattle Grove in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holsworthy High School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wattle Grove Public School has 17.9.
How do Holsworthy High School and Wattle Grove Public School rank in NSW?
Holsworthy High School is 237th of 539 and Wattle Grove Public School is 966th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.