Jilliby Public School vs Wyong High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 5.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jilliby Public School
Wyong · Government primary · K-6
60 students · ICSEA 989
Wyong High School
Wyong · Government high school · 7-12
674 students · ICSEA 946
| Measure | Jilliby Public School Wyong NSW | Wyong High School Wyong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #373 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1046 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 60 | 674 |
| Girls / boys | 16 / 44 | 330 / 344 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 128 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 75 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 946 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 64.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 19.9 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 15% |
| Suburb | Wyong 2259 | Wyong 2259 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | jilliby-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | wyong-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Jilliby Public School scores higher on the Success Index (43.8 vs 35.9).
- •Jilliby Public School has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 946), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wyong High School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.0).
- •Wyong High School is the larger school with 674 students compared with 60.
- •Wyong High School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -19%).
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 Jilliby Public School better than Wyong High School?
On the Success Index, Jilliby Public School ranks higher (43.8 vs 35.9 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 Jilliby Public School and Wyong High School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Wyong and Wyong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jilliby Public School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wyong High School has 10.4.
How do Jilliby Public School and Wyong High School rank in NSW?
Jilliby Public School is unranked and Wyong High School is 373rd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.