John Colet School vs Wakehurst Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
John Colet School
Belrose · Independent primary · K-6
275 students · ICSEA 1210
Wakehurst Public School
Belrose · Government primary · K-6
407 students · ICSEA 1126
| Measure | John Colet School Belrose NSW | Wakehurst Public School Belrose NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 88 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #2 of 1,619 | #170 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #14 of 4,908 | #620 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 275 | 407 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 144 | 208 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1210 | 1126 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 81% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 19.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 21.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 69% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Belrose 2085 | Belrose 2085 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.johncolet.nsw.edu.au | wakehurst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •John Colet School scores higher on the Success Index (88.2 vs 74.1).
- •John Colet School has the higher ICSEA (1210 vs 1126), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Colet School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 19.4).
- •Wakehurst Public School is the larger school with 407 students compared with 275.
- •John Colet School has grown faster over five years (20% vs 6%).
- •John Colet School is a independent school while Wakehurst Public School is a government 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 John Colet School better than Wakehurst Public School?
On the Success Index, John Colet School ranks higher (88.2 vs 74.1 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 John Colet School and Wakehurst Public School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Belrose and Belrose in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John Colet School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wakehurst Public School has 19.4.
How do John Colet School and Wakehurst Public School rank in NSW?
John Colet School is 2nd of 1,619 and Wakehurst Public School is 170th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.