Iona Public School vs Largs Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Iona Public School
Woodville · Government primary · K-6
47 students · ICSEA 992
Largs Public School
Largs · Government primary · K-6
155 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Iona Public School Woodville NSW | Largs Public School Largs NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #931 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2881 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 47 | 155 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 18 | 71 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 10.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 15% |
| Suburb | Woodville 2321 | Largs 2320 |
| Council area | Port Stephens | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | iona-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | largs-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Largs Public School scores higher on the Success Index (47.4 vs 45.1).
- •Iona Public School has the higher ICSEA (992 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Largs Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.2).
- •Largs Public School is the larger school with 155 students compared with 47.
- •Largs Public School has grown faster over five years (11% vs 0%).
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 Iona Public School better than Largs Public School?
On the Success Index, Largs Public School ranks higher (47.4 vs 45.1 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 Iona Public School and Largs Public School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Woodville and Largs in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Iona Public School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Largs Public School has 14.5.
How do Iona Public School and Largs Public School rank in NSW?
Iona Public School is unranked and Largs Public School is 931st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.