Mount Warrigal Public School vs Oak Flats High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Warrigal Public School
Warilla · Government primary · P-6
185 students · ICSEA 885
Oak Flats High School
Oak Flats · Government high school · 7-12
648 students · ICSEA 932
| Measure | Mount Warrigal Public School Warilla NSW | Oak Flats High School Oak Flats NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1511 of 1,619 | #400 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4590 of 4,908 | #1105 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | P-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 185 | 648 |
| Girls / boys | 81 / 104 | 308 / 340 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 113 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 65 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 885 | 932 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 65.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 18.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 28% | 14% |
| Suburb | Warilla 2528 | Oak Flats 2529 |
| Council area | Shellharbour | Shellharbour |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mtwarrigal-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | oakflats-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Oak Flats High School scores higher on the Success Index (33.3 vs 23.6).
- •Oak Flats High School has the higher ICSEA (932 vs 885), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Warrigal Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 9.9).
- •Oak Flats High School is the larger school with 648 students compared with 185.
- •Oak Flats High School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -15%).
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 Warrigal Public School better than Oak Flats High School?
On the Success Index, Oak Flats High School ranks higher (33.3 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 Mount Warrigal Public School and Oak Flats High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Warilla and Oak Flats in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Warrigal Public School has 8.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oak Flats High School has 9.9.
How do Mount Warrigal Public School and Oak Flats High School rank in NSW?
Mount Warrigal Public School is 1511th of 1,619 and Oak Flats High School is 400th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.