North Wagga Public School vs South Wagga Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
North Wagga Public School
Wagga Wagga · Government primary · K-6
181 students · ICSEA 999
South Wagga Public School
Wagga Wagga · Government primary · K-6
266 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | North Wagga Public School Wagga Wagga NSW | South Wagga Public School Wagga Wagga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #939 of 1,619 | #859 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2899 of 4,908 | #2610 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 181 | 266 |
| Girls / boys | 76 / 105 | 122 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -36% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 15.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 8% |
| Suburb | Wagga Wagga 2650 | Wagga Wagga 2650 |
| Council area | Wagga Wagga | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | northwagga-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sthwagga-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •South Wagga Public School scores higher on the Success Index (51.2 vs 47.2).
- •South Wagga Public School has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North Wagga Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 17.1).
- •South Wagga Public School is the larger school with 266 students compared with 181.
- •South Wagga Public School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -36%).
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 Wagga Public School better than South Wagga Public School?
On the Success Index, South Wagga Public School ranks higher (51.2 vs 47.2 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 Wagga Public School and South Wagga Public School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Wagga Wagga and Wagga Wagga in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
North Wagga Public School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Wagga Public School has 17.1.
How do North Wagga Public School and South Wagga Public School rank in NSW?
North Wagga Public School is 939th of 1,619 and South Wagga Public School is 859th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.