Huntingdon Public School vs Koonawarra Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 378 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Huntingdon Public School
Wauchope · Government primary · K-6
22 students · ICSEA 838
Koonawarra Public School
Dapto · Government primary · P-6
192 students · ICSEA 838
| Measure | Huntingdon Public School Wauchope NSW | Koonawarra Public School Dapto NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1515 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4599 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 22 | 192 |
| Girls / boys | 10 / 12 | 86 / 106 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -42% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 838 | 838 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 20.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.1 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 41% | 35% |
| Suburb | Wauchope 2446 | Dapto 2530 |
| Council area | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | huntingdon-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | koonawarra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Koonawarra Public School scores higher on the Success Index (23.4 vs 18.8).
- •Koonawarra Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.5).
- •Koonawarra Public School is the larger school with 192 students compared with 22.
- •Koonawarra Public School has grown faster over five years (-19% vs -42%).
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 Huntingdon Public School better than Koonawarra Public School?
On the Success Index, Koonawarra Public School ranks higher (23.4 vs 18.8 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 Huntingdon Public School and Koonawarra Public School?
About 378 km in a straight line, between Wauchope and Dapto in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Huntingdon Public School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Koonawarra Public School has 9.3.
How do Huntingdon Public School and Koonawarra Public School rank in NSW?
Huntingdon Public School is unranked and Koonawarra Public School is 1515th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.