Knox Grammar School vs Warrawee Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 728 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Knox Grammar School
Wahroonga · Independent combined · K-12
3,345 students · ICSEA 1187
Warrawee Public School
Turramurra · Government primary · K-6
622 students · ICSEA 1170
| Measure | Knox Grammar School Wahroonga NSW | Warrawee Public School Turramurra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #24 of 314 | #99 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #67 of 1,259 | #377 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 3,345 | 622 |
| Girls / boys | 73 / 3,272 | 291 / 331 |
| Foundation intake | 119 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | 380 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 376 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1187 | 1170 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 77% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 291.6 | 36.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 262.6 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Wahroonga 2076 | Turramurra 2074 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.knox.nsw.edu.au/ | warrawee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Knox Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (82.8 vs 77.4).
- •Knox Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1187 vs 1170), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Knox Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 17.2).
- •Knox Grammar School is the larger school with 3,345 students compared with 622.
- •Knox Grammar School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -13%).
- •Knox Grammar School is a independent school while Warrawee 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 Knox Grammar School better than Warrawee Public School?
On the Success Index, Knox Grammar School ranks higher (82.8 vs 77.4 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 Knox Grammar School and Warrawee Public School?
About 728 m in a straight line, between Wahroonga and Turramurra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Knox Grammar School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warrawee Public School has 17.2.
How do Knox Grammar School and Warrawee Public School rank in NSW?
Knox Grammar School is 24th of 314 and Warrawee Public School is 99th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.