HopeTown School vs Tuggerawong Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
HopeTown School
Wyong · Government special · U
43 students · ICSEA 797
Tuggerawong Public School
Tuggerawong · Government primary · K-6
208 students · ICSEA 953
| Measure | HopeTown School Wyong NSW | Tuggerawong Public School Tuggerawong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1377 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4230 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 43 | 208 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 43 | 101 / 107 |
| Foundation intake | – | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 797 | 953 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 84% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 3.7 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 13.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 35% | 17% |
| Suburb | Wyong 2259 | Tuggerawong 2259 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hopetown-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | tuggerawon-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Tuggerawong Public School has the higher ICSEA (953 vs 797), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •HopeTown School has fewer students per teacher (3.7 vs 15.1).
- •Tuggerawong Public School is the larger school with 208 students compared with 43.
- •HopeTown School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -12%).
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 HopeTown School better than Tuggerawong Public 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 HopeTown School and Tuggerawong Public School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Wyong and Tuggerawong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
HopeTown School has 3.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tuggerawong Public School has 15.1.
How do HopeTown School and Tuggerawong Public School rank in NSW?
HopeTown School is unranked and Tuggerawong Public School is 1377th of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.