Mount Austin High School vs Mount Austin Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 695 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Austin High School
Wagga Wagga · Government high school · 7-12
522 students · ICSEA 822
Mount Austin Public School
Mount Austin · Government primary · K-6
228 students · ICSEA 824
| Measure | Mount Austin High School Wagga Wagga NSW | Mount Austin Public School Mount Austin NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #471 of 539 | #1520 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1288 of 1,472 | #4613 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 522 | 228 |
| Girls / boys | 247 / 275 | 93 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | – | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 106 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 47 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 822 | 824 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 76% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.9 | 16.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 4.4 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 42% | 29% |
| Suburb | Wagga Wagga 2650 | Mount Austin 2650 |
| Council area | Wagga Wagga | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | mtaustin-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | mtaustin-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Austin High School scores higher on the Success Index (25.7 vs 23.2).
- •Mount Austin Public School has the higher ICSEA (824 vs 822), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Austin High School has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 13.5).
- •Mount Austin High School is the larger school with 522 students compared with 228.
- •Mount Austin High School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -13%).
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 Mount Austin High School better than Mount Austin Public School?
On the Success Index, Mount Austin High School ranks higher (25.7 vs 23.2 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 Mount Austin High School and Mount Austin Public School?
About 695 m in a straight line, between Wagga Wagga and Mount Austin in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Austin High School has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Austin Public School has 13.5.
How do Mount Austin High School and Mount Austin Public School rank in NSW?
Mount Austin High School is 471st of 539 and Mount Austin Public School is 1520th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.