Lowanna Public School vs Windale Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 331 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lowanna Public School
Lowanna · Government primary · K-6
20 students · ICSEA 793
Windale Public School
Windale · Government primary · P-6
252 students · ICSEA 793
| Measure | Lowanna Public School Lowanna NSW | Windale Public School Windale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1527 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4627 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 20 | 252 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 11 | 127 / 125 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 793 | 793 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 81% | 86% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 22.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.7 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 55% | 46% |
| Suburb | Lowanna 2450 | Windale 2306 |
| Council area | Coffs Harbour | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | lowanna-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | windale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Windale Public School scores higher on the Success Index (23.0 vs 19.7).
- •Windale Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.5).
- •Windale Public School is the larger school with 252 students compared with 20.
- •Windale Public School has grown faster over five years (38% vs 0%).
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 Lowanna Public School better than Windale Public School?
On the Success Index, Windale Public School ranks higher (23.0 vs 19.7 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 Lowanna Public School and Windale Public School?
About 331 km in a straight line, between Lowanna and Windale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lowanna Public School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Windale Public School has 11.1.
How do Lowanna Public School and Windale Public School rank in NSW?
Lowanna Public School is unranked and Windale Public School is 1527th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.