Mulgoa Public School vs Wallacia Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mulgoa Public School
Mulgoa · Government primary · K-6
103 students · ICSEA 980
Wallacia Public School
Wallacia · Government primary · K-6
53 students · ICSEA 959
| Measure | Mulgoa Public School Mulgoa NSW | Wallacia Public School Wallacia NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1173 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3662 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 103 | 53 |
| Girls / boys | 51 / 52 | 34 / 19 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 959 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 3.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 11% |
| Suburb | Mulgoa 2745 | Wallacia 2745 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | mulgoa-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | wallacia-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mulgoa Public School scores higher on the Success Index (36.7 vs 33.4).
- •Mulgoa Public School has the higher ICSEA (980 vs 959), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wallacia Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.3).
- •Mulgoa Public School is the larger school with 103 students compared with 53.
- •Mulgoa Public School has grown faster over five years (16% 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 Mulgoa Public School better than Wallacia Public School?
On the Success Index, Mulgoa Public School ranks higher (36.7 vs 33.4 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 Mulgoa Public School and Wallacia Public School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Mulgoa and Wallacia in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mulgoa Public School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wallacia Public School has 15.1.
How do Mulgoa Public School and Wallacia Public School rank in NSW?
Mulgoa Public School is 1173rd of 1,619 and Wallacia Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.