Mount Warrigal Public School vs Smithtown Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 439 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
Smithtown Public School
Smithtown · Government primary · K-6
54 students · ICSEA 885
| Measure | Mount Warrigal Public School Warilla NSW | Smithtown Public School Smithtown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1511 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4590 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 185 | 54 |
| Girls / boys | 81 / 104 | 19 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 885 | 885 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 4.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 28% | 35% |
| Suburb | Warilla 2528 | Smithtown 2440 |
| Council area | Shellharbour | Kempsey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | mtwarrigal-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | smithtown-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (23.6 vs 23.9).
- •Mount Warrigal Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 12.6).
- •Mount Warrigal Public School is the larger school with 185 students compared with 54.
- •Mount Warrigal Public School has grown faster over five years (-15% 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 Warrigal Public School better than Smithtown Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mount Warrigal Public School and Smithtown Public School?
About 439 km in a straight line, between Warilla and Smithtown 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 Smithtown Public School has 12.6.
How do Mount Warrigal Public School and Smithtown Public School rank in NSW?
Mount Warrigal Public School is 1511th of 1,619 and Smithtown Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.