Holy Trinity West Wagga vs Turvey Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.1 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
Turvey Park Public School
Wagga Wagga · Government primary · K-6
283 students · ICSEA 944
| Measure | Holy Trinity West Wagga Ashmont NSW | Turvey Park Public School Wagga Wagga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1327 of 1,619 | #1382 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4104 of 4,908 | #4240 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 242 | 283 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 127 | 139 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 944 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 18.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 13% |
| Suburb | Ashmont 2650 | Wagga Wagga 2650 |
| Council area | Wagga Wagga | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | web.htww.catholic.edu.au/ | turveypark-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Trinity West Wagga scores higher on the Success Index (30.2 vs 28.6).
- •Turvey Park Public School has the higher ICSEA (944 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Trinity West Wagga has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.7).
- •Turvey Park Public School is the larger school with 283 students compared with 242.
- •Holy Trinity West Wagga has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -28%).
- •Holy Trinity West Wagga is a catholic school while Turvey Park 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 Turvey Park Public School?
On the Success Index, Holy Trinity West Wagga ranks higher (30.2 vs 28.6 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 Turvey Park Public School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Ashmont and Wagga Wagga 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 Turvey Park Public School has 15.7.
How do Holy Trinity West Wagga and Turvey Park Public School rank in NSW?
Holy Trinity West Wagga is 1327th of 1,619 and Turvey Park Public School is 1382nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.