Mount Austin High School vs Turvey Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km 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
Turvey Park Public School
Wagga Wagga · Government primary · K-6
283 students · ICSEA 944
| Measure | Mount Austin High School Wagga Wagga NSW | Turvey Park Public School Wagga Wagga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #471 of 539 | #1382 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1288 of 1,472 | #4240 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 522 | 283 |
| Girls / boys | 247 / 275 | 139 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | – | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | 106 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 47 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 822 | 944 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 76% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.9 | 18.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 42% | 13% |
| Suburb | Wagga Wagga 2650 | Wagga Wagga 2650 |
| Council area | Wagga Wagga | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | mtaustin-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | turveypark-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Turvey Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (28.6 vs 25.7).
- •Turvey Park Public School has the higher ICSEA (944 vs 822), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Austin High School has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 15.7).
- •Mount Austin High School is the larger school with 522 students compared with 283.
- •Mount Austin High School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -28%).
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 Turvey Park Public School?
On the Success Index, Turvey Park Public School ranks higher (28.6 vs 25.7 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 Mount Austin High School and Turvey Park Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wagga Wagga and Wagga Wagga 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 Turvey Park Public School has 15.7.
How do Mount Austin High School and Turvey Park Public School rank in NSW?
Mount Austin High School is 471st of 539 and Turvey Park Public School is 1382nd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.