Nepean Christian School vs Wallacia Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nepean Christian School
Mulgoa · Independent combined · K-12
541 students · ICSEA 1049
Wallacia Public School
Wallacia · Government primary · K-6
53 students · ICSEA 959
| Measure | Nepean Christian School Mulgoa NSW | Wallacia Public School Wallacia NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #210 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #665 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 541 | 53 |
| Girls / boys | 257 / 284 | 34 / 19 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | 58 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 13 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 959 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.8 | 3.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 11% |
| Suburb | Mulgoa 2745 | Wallacia 2745 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.nepean.nsw.edu.au | wallacia-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Nepean Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (49.8 vs 33.4).
- •Nepean Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 959), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nepean Christian School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.1).
- •Nepean Christian School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 53.
- •Nepean Christian School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -15%).
- •Nepean Christian School is a independent school while Wallacia Public School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Nepean Christian School better than Wallacia Public School?
On the Success Index, Nepean Christian School ranks higher (49.8 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 Nepean Christian School and Wallacia Public School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Mulgoa and Wallacia in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nepean Christian School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wallacia Public School has 15.1.
How do Nepean Christian School and Wallacia Public School rank in NSW?
Nepean Christian School is 210th of 314 and Wallacia Public School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.