Hume Public School vs Werris Creek Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 625 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hume Public School
Lavington · Government primary · P-6
175 students · ICSEA 836
Werris Creek Public School
Werris Creek · Government primary · K-6
68 students · ICSEA 836
| Measure | Hume Public School Lavington NSW | Werris Creek Public School Werris Creek NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1461 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4456 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 175 | 68 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 91 | 29 / 39 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | -38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 836 | 836 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 77% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 5.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 31% | 44% |
| Suburb | Lavington 2641 | Werris Creek 2341 |
| Council area | Albury | Liverpool Plains |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | hume-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | werriscrk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hume Public School scores higher on the Success Index (25.6 vs 20.4).
- •Hume Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.7).
- •Hume Public School is the larger school with 175 students compared with 68.
- •Hume Public School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -38%).
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 Hume Public School better than Werris Creek Public School?
On the Success Index, Hume Public School ranks higher (25.6 vs 20.4 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 Hume Public School and Werris Creek Public School?
About 625 km in a straight line, between Lavington and Werris Creek in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hume Public School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Werris Creek Public School has 11.7.
How do Hume Public School and Werris Creek Public School rank in NSW?
Hume Public School is 1461st of 1,619 and Werris Creek Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.