Narara Public School vs Wyoming Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Narara Public School
Lisarow · Government primary · K-6
377 students · ICSEA 1008
Wyoming Public School
Wyoming · Government primary · K-6
302 students · ICSEA 940
| Measure | Narara Public School Lisarow NSW | Wyoming Public School Wyoming NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #986 of 1,619 | #1248 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3069 of 4,908 | #3872 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 377 | 302 |
| Girls / boys | 170 / 207 | 145 / 157 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 940 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 23.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 21% |
| Suburb | Lisarow 2250 | Wyoming 2250 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | narara-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | wyoming-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Narara Public School scores higher on the Success Index (45.2 vs 33.5).
- •Narara Public School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wyoming Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.7).
- •Narara Public School is the larger school with 377 students compared with 302.
- •Narara Public School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -21%).
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 Narara Public School better than Wyoming Public School?
On the Success Index, Narara Public School ranks higher (45.2 vs 33.5 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 Narara Public School and Wyoming Public School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Lisarow and Wyoming in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Narara Public School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wyoming Public School has 13.1.
How do Narara Public School and Wyoming Public School rank in NSW?
Narara Public School is 986th of 1,619 and Wyoming Public School is 1248th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.