Holy Trinity West Wagga vs Shepherds Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 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
Shepherds Park School
Wagga Wagga · Government special · U
17 students · ICSEA 870
| Measure | Holy Trinity West Wagga Ashmont NSW | Shepherds Park School Wagga Wagga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1327 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4104 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 242 | 17 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 127 | 0 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 870 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 10.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 41% |
| Suburb | Ashmont 2650 | Wagga Wagga 2650 |
| Council area | Wagga Wagga | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | web.htww.catholic.edu.au/ | shepherds-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Trinity West Wagga has the higher ICSEA (938 vs 870), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Trinity West Wagga is the larger school with 242 students compared with 17.
- •Holy Trinity West Wagga is a catholic school while Shepherds Park 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 Shepherds Park School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Holy Trinity West Wagga and Shepherds Park School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ashmont and Wagga Wagga in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Holy Trinity West Wagga and Shepherds Park School rank in NSW?
Holy Trinity West Wagga is 1327th of 1,619 and Shepherds Park School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.