Kooringal Public School vs Sturt Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kooringal Public School
Wagga Wagga · Government primary · K-6
390 students · ICSEA 933
Sturt Public School
Wagga Wagga · Government primary · K-6
306 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Kooringal Public School Wagga Wagga NSW | Sturt Public School Wagga Wagga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1465 of 1,619 | #1348 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4467 of 4,908 | #4155 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 390 | 306 |
| Girls / boys | 196 / 194 | 130 / 176 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 933 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.4 | 20.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 17% |
| Suburb | Wagga Wagga 2650 | Wagga Wagga 2650 |
| Council area | Wagga Wagga | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | kooringal-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sturt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Sturt Public School scores higher on the Success Index (29.7 vs 25.4).
- •Sturt Public School has the higher ICSEA (966 vs 933), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kooringal Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.1).
- •Kooringal Public School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 306.
- •Kooringal Public School has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -27%).
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 Kooringal Public School better than Sturt Public School?
On the Success Index, Sturt Public School ranks higher (29.7 vs 25.4 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 Kooringal Public School and Sturt Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wagga Wagga and Wagga Wagga in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kooringal Public School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sturt Public School has 15.1.
How do Kooringal Public School and Sturt Public School rank in NSW?
Kooringal Public School is 1465th of 1,619 and Sturt Public School is 1348th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.