HopeTown School vs Wadalba Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
HopeTown School
Wyong · Government special · U
43 students · ICSEA 797
Wadalba Community School
Wadalba · Government combined · K-12
1,414 students · ICSEA 941
| Measure | HopeTown School Wyong NSW | Wadalba Community School Wadalba NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #312 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1231 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | U | K-12 |
| Students | 43 | 1,414 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 43 | 705 / 709 |
| Foundation intake | – | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 198 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 125 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 797 | 941 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 84% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 3.7 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 106.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 24.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 35% | 17% |
| Suburb | Wyong 2259 | Wadalba 2259 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hopetown-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | wadalba-c.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Wadalba Community School has the higher ICSEA (941 vs 797), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •HopeTown School has fewer students per teacher (3.7 vs 13.2).
- •Wadalba Community School is the larger school with 1,414 students compared with 43.
- •HopeTown School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -14%).
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 Wadalba Community 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 Wadalba Community School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Wyong and Wadalba in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
HopeTown School has 3.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wadalba Community School has 13.2.
How do HopeTown School and Wadalba Community School rank in NSW?
HopeTown School is unranked and Wadalba Community School is 312th of 314 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.