North Gosford Learning Centre vs Wilson Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in New South Wales, 542 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
Wilson Park School
Lismore · Government special · U
83 students · ICSEA 902
| Measure | North Gosford Learning Centre North Gosford NSW | Wilson Park School Lismore NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | U |
| Students | 38 | 83 |
| Girls / boys | 6 / 32 | 31 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +41% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 905 | 902 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 3.2 | 4.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 17.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 34% |
| Suburb | North Gosford 2250 | Lismore 2480 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Lismore |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | Ngosfordlc-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | wilsonpark-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •North Gosford Learning Centre has the higher ICSEA (905 vs 902), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North Gosford Learning Centre has fewer students per teacher (3.2 vs 4.9).
- •Wilson Park School is the larger school with 83 students compared with 38.
- •North Gosford Learning Centre has grown faster over five years (41% vs 30%).
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 Wilson Park 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 Wilson Park School?
About 542 km in a straight line, between North Gosford and Lismore 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 Wilson Park School has 4.9.
How do North Gosford Learning Centre and Wilson Park School rank in NSW?
North Gosford Learning Centre is unranked and Wilson Park School is unranked among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.