Iona Public School vs Linuwel School Ltd
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 8.0 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
Linuwel School Ltd
East Maitland · Independent combined · K-12
244 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Iona Public School Woodville NSW | Linuwel School Ltd East Maitland NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #196 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #619 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 47 | 244 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 18 | 127 / 117 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 20 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 5 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 22.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 11% |
| Suburb | Woodville 2321 | East Maitland 2323 |
| Council area | Port Stephens | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | iona-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.linuwel.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Linuwel School Ltd scores higher on the Success Index (51.6 vs 45.1).
- •Linuwel School Ltd has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Linuwel School Ltd has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 16.2).
- •Linuwel School Ltd is the larger school with 244 students compared with 47.
- •Iona Public School is a government school while Linuwel School Ltd is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Linuwel School Ltd?
On the Success Index, Linuwel School Ltd ranks higher (51.6 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 Linuwel School Ltd?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Woodville and East Maitland 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 Linuwel School Ltd has 10.9.
How do Iona Public School and Linuwel School Ltd rank in NSW?
Iona Public School is unranked and Linuwel School Ltd is 196th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.