Mascot Public School vs Wattle Grove Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 24 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mascot Public School
Mascot · Government primary · P-6
397 students · ICSEA 1035
Wattle Grove Public School
Wattle Grove · Government primary · K-6
427 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Mascot Public School Mascot NSW | Wattle Grove Public School Wattle Grove NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #522 of 1,619 | #966 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1586 of 4,908 | #2991 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 397 | 427 |
| Girls / boys | 192 / 205 | 208 / 219 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1035 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.1 | 23.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 6% |
| Suburb | Mascot 2020 | Wattle Grove 2173 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mascot-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | wattlegrov-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mascot Public School scores higher on the Success Index (63.7 vs 46.2).
- •Mascot Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.9).
- •Wattle Grove Public School is the larger school with 427 students compared with 397.
- •Mascot Public School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -29%).
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 Mascot Public School better than Wattle Grove Public School?
On the Success Index, Mascot Public School ranks higher (63.7 vs 46.2 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 Mascot Public School and Wattle Grove Public School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Mascot and Wattle Grove in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mascot Public School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wattle Grove Public School has 17.9.
How do Mascot Public School and Wattle Grove Public School rank in NSW?
Mascot Public School is 522nd of 1,619 and Wattle Grove Public School is 966th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.