North Gosford Learning Centre vs Valley View Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
North Gosford Learning Centre
North Gosford · Government special · U
38 students · ICSEA 905
Valley View Public School
Wyoming · Government primary · K-6
325 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | North Gosford Learning Centre North Gosford NSW | Valley View Public School Wyoming NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1085 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3394 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 38 | 325 |
| Girls / boys | 6 / 32 | 145 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | – | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +41% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 905 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 3.2 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 14% |
| Suburb | North Gosford 2250 | Wyoming 2250 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | Ngosfordlc-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | valleyview-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Valley View Public School has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 905), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North Gosford Learning Centre has fewer students per teacher (3.2 vs 14.9).
- •Valley View Public School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 38.
- •North Gosford Learning Centre has grown faster over five years (41% vs -3%).
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 North Gosford Learning Centre better than Valley View Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are North Gosford Learning Centre and Valley View Public School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between North Gosford and Wyoming in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
North Gosford Learning Centre has 3.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Valley View Public School has 14.9.
How do North Gosford Learning Centre and Valley View Public School rank in NSW?
North Gosford Learning Centre is unranked and Valley View Public School is 1085th of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.