Mount Hutton Public School vs Warners Bay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Hutton Public School
Mount Hutton · Government primary · K-6
166 students · ICSEA 940
Warners Bay Public School
Warners Bay · Government primary · K-6
340 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Mount Hutton Public School Mount Hutton NSW | Warners Bay Public School Warners Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1185 of 1,619 | #842 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3693 of 4,908 | #2569 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 166 | 340 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 80 | 160 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 940 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 24.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 7% |
| Suburb | Mount Hutton 2290 | Warners Bay 2282 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mthutton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | warnersbay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Warners Bay Public School scores higher on the Success Index (51.8 vs 36.2).
- •Warners Bay Public School has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Hutton Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.7).
- •Warners Bay Public School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 166.
- •Mount Hutton Public School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -25%).
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 Hutton Public School better than Warners Bay Public School?
On the Success Index, Warners Bay Public School ranks higher (51.8 vs 36.2 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 Hutton Public School and Warners Bay Public School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Mount Hutton and Warners Bay in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Hutton Public School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warners Bay Public School has 13.7.
How do Mount Hutton Public School and Warners Bay Public School rank in NSW?
Mount Hutton Public School is 1185th of 1,619 and Warners Bay Public School is 842nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.