Holy Trinity West Wagga vs Mount Austin Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Trinity West Wagga
Ashmont · Catholic primary · K-6
242 students · ICSEA 938
Mount Austin Public School
Mount Austin · Government primary · K-6
228 students · ICSEA 824
| Measure | Holy Trinity West Wagga Ashmont NSW | Mount Austin Public School Mount Austin NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1327 of 1,619 | #1520 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4104 of 4,908 | #4613 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 242 | 228 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 127 | 93 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 824 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 16.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 4.4 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 29% |
| Suburb | Ashmont 2650 | Mount Austin 2650 |
| Council area | Wagga Wagga | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | web.htww.catholic.edu.au/ | mtaustin-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Trinity West Wagga scores higher on the Success Index (30.2 vs 23.2).
- •Holy Trinity West Wagga has the higher ICSEA (938 vs 824), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Trinity West Wagga has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.5).
- •Holy Trinity West Wagga is the larger school with 242 students compared with 228.
- •Holy Trinity West Wagga 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 Holy Trinity West Wagga better than Mount Austin Public School?
On the Success Index, Holy Trinity West Wagga ranks higher (30.2 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 Holy Trinity West Wagga and Mount Austin Public School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Ashmont and Mount Austin in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Trinity West Wagga has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Austin Public School has 13.5.
How do Holy Trinity West Wagga and Mount Austin Public School rank in NSW?
Holy Trinity West Wagga is 1327th 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.