Middleton Public School vs Warrawong Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 291 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Middleton Public School
Parkes · Government primary · K-6
173 students · ICSEA 891
Warrawong Public School
Warrawong · Government primary · K-6
276 students · ICSEA 891
| Measure | Middleton Public School Parkes NSW | Warrawong Public School Warrawong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1510 of 1,619 | #1349 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4589 of 4,908 | #4156 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 173 | 276 |
| Girls / boys | 88 / 85 | 122 / 154 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 891 | 891 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 20.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 6.5 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 34% | 18% |
| Suburb | Parkes 2870 | Warrawong 2502 |
| Council area | Parkes | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | middleton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | warrawong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Warrawong Public School scores higher on the Success Index (29.7 vs 23.6).
- •Warrawong Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.4).
- •Warrawong Public School is the larger school with 276 students compared with 173.
- •Warrawong Public School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -8%).
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 Middleton Public School better than Warrawong Public School?
On the Success Index, Warrawong Public School ranks higher (29.7 vs 23.6 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 Middleton Public School and Warrawong Public School?
About 291 km in a straight line, between Parkes and Warrawong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Middleton Public School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warrawong Public School has 13.4.
How do Middleton Public School and Warrawong Public School rank in NSW?
Middleton Public School is 1510th of 1,619 and Warrawong Public School is 1349th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.