Narellan Public School vs Woy Woy Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 82 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Narellan Public School
Narellan · Government primary · K-6
291 students · ICSEA 969
Woy Woy Public School
Woy Woy · Government primary · P-6
365 students · ICSEA 970
| Measure | Narellan Public School Narellan NSW | Woy Woy Public School Woy Woy NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1187 of 1,619 | #1093 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3698 of 4,908 | #3426 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 291 | 365 |
| Girls / boys | 142 / 149 | 160 / 205 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 970 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 30.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 11.1 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 20% |
| Suburb | Narellan 2567 | Woy Woy 2256 |
| Council area | Camden | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | narellan-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | woywoy-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Woy Woy Public School scores higher on the Success Index (40.0 vs 36.1).
- •Woy Woy Public School has the higher ICSEA (970 vs 969), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Woy Woy Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.9).
- •Woy Woy Public School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 291.
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 Narellan Public School better than Woy Woy Public School?
On the Success Index, Woy Woy Public School ranks higher (40.0 vs 36.1 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 Narellan Public School and Woy Woy Public School?
About 82 km in a straight line, between Narellan and Woy Woy in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Narellan Public School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woy Woy Public School has 11.8.
How do Narellan Public School and Woy Woy Public School rank in NSW?
Narellan Public School is 1187th of 1,619 and Woy Woy Public School is 1093rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.