Newington College vs Wilkins Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 733 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Newington College
Stanmore · Independent combined · K-12
2,072 students · ICSEA 1182
Wilkins Public School
Marrickville · Government primary · K-6
508 students · ICSEA 1135
| Measure | Newington College Stanmore NSW | Wilkins Public School Marrickville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 87 Top 5% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #9 of 314 | #140 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #26 of 1,259 | #540 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 2,072 | 508 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 2,072 | 249 / 259 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | 249 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 240 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1182 | 1135 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 74% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 228.4 | 28.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 135.4 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Stanmore 2048 | Marrickville 2204 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.newington.nsw.edu.au/ | wilkins-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Newington College scores higher on the Success Index (86.9 vs 75.0).
- •Newington College has the higher ICSEA (1182 vs 1135), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newington College has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 17.7).
- •Newington College is the larger school with 2,072 students compared with 508.
- •Newington College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -14%).
- •Newington College is a independent school while Wilkins 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 Newington College better than Wilkins Public School?
On the Success Index, Newington College ranks higher (86.9 vs 75.0 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 Newington College and Wilkins Public School?
About 733 m in a straight line, between Stanmore and Marrickville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newington College has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wilkins Public School has 17.7.
How do Newington College and Wilkins Public School rank in NSW?
Newington College is 9th of 314 and Wilkins Public School is 140th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.