Mount Warrigal Public School vs Warilla Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 955 m 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
Warilla Public School
Warilla · Government primary · K-6
279 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Mount Warrigal Public School Warilla NSW | Warilla Public School Warilla NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1511 of 1,619 | #1401 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4590 of 4,908 | #4284 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 185 | 279 |
| Girls / boys | 81 / 104 | 146 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 885 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 16.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 28% | 20% |
| Suburb | Warilla 2528 | Warilla 2528 |
| Council area | Shellharbour | Shellharbour |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mtwarrigal-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | warilla-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Warilla Public School scores higher on the Success Index (27.9 vs 23.6).
- •Warilla Public School has the higher ICSEA (937 vs 885), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Warrigal Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 16.8).
- •Warilla Public School is the larger school with 279 students compared with 185.
- •Warilla Public School has grown faster over five years (7% 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 Warilla Public School?
On the Success Index, Warilla Public School ranks higher (27.9 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 Warilla Public School?
About 955 m in a straight line, between Warilla and Warilla 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 Warilla Public School has 16.8.
How do Mount Warrigal Public School and Warilla Public School rank in NSW?
Mount Warrigal Public School is 1511th of 1,619 and Warilla Public School is 1401st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.