Hurstville South Public School vs Woniora Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 399 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hurstville South Public School
Hurstville · Government primary · K-6
453 students · ICSEA 1077
Woniora Road School
Hurstville · Government special · U
46 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Hurstville South Public School Hurstville NSW | Woniora Road School Hurstville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #617 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1879 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 453 | 46 |
| Girls / boys | 214 / 239 | 36 / 10 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 4.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.0 | 10.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 15% |
| Suburb | Hurstville 2220 | Hurstville 2220 |
| Council area | Georges River | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hurstvills-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | woniorard-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hurstville South Public School has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Woniora Road School has fewer students per teacher (4.3 vs 16.2).
- •Hurstville South Public School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 46.
- •Woniora Road School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -15%).
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 Hurstville South Public School better than Woniora Road 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 Hurstville South Public School and Woniora Road School?
About 399 m in a straight line, between Hurstville and Hurstville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hurstville South Public School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woniora Road School has 4.3.
How do Hurstville South Public School and Woniora Road School rank in NSW?
Hurstville South Public School is 617th of 1,619 and Woniora Road School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.