North Sydney Public School vs Wenona School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 553 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
North Sydney Public School
Waverton · Government primary · K-6
756 students · ICSEA 1144
Wenona School
North Sydney · Independent combined · K-12
1,385 students · ICSEA 1187
| Measure | North Sydney Public School Waverton NSW | Wenona School North Sydney NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #249 of 1,619 | #16 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #842 of 4,908 | #49 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 756 | 1,385 |
| Girls / boys | 360 / 396 | 1,385 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 123 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 174 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 172 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1144 | 1187 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 76% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.1 | 132.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 90.0 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Waverton 2060 | North Sydney 2060 |
| Council area | North Sydney | North Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | nthsyddem-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.wenona.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wenona School scores higher on the Success Index (84.2 vs 71.8).
- •Wenona School has the higher ICSEA (1187 vs 1144), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wenona School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 18.4).
- •Wenona School is the larger school with 1,385 students compared with 756.
- •Wenona School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -12%).
- •North Sydney Public School is a government school while Wenona School is an independent 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 North Sydney Public School better than Wenona School?
On the Success Index, Wenona School ranks higher (84.2 vs 71.8 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 North Sydney Public School and Wenona School?
About 553 m in a straight line, between Waverton and North Sydney in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
North Sydney Public School has 18.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wenona School has 10.5.
How do North Sydney Public School and Wenona School rank in NSW?
North Sydney Public School is 249th of 1,619 and Wenona School is 16th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.