Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus vs Wheeler Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus
Cromer · Government high school · 7-12
1,157 students · ICSEA 1056
Wheeler Heights Public School
Collaroy Plateau · Government primary · K-6
430 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus Cromer NSW | Wheeler Heights Public School Collaroy Plateau NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #99 of 539 | #509 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #264 of 1,472 | #1534 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,157 | 430 |
| Girls / boys | 541 / 616 | 225 / 205 |
| Foundation intake | – | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | 198 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 118 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +55% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1056 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 19.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.8 | 22.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Cromer 2099 | Collaroy Plateau 2097 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | nbsccromer-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | wheelerhts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus scores higher on the Success Index (71.2 vs 64.2).
- •Wheeler Heights Public School has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 1056), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 19.1).
- •Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus is the larger school with 1,157 students compared with 430.
- •Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus has grown faster over five years (55% vs -6%).
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 Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus better than Wheeler Heights Public School?
On the Success Index, Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus ranks higher (71.2 vs 64.2 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 Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus and Wheeler Heights Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Cromer and Collaroy Plateau in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wheeler Heights Public School has 19.1.
How do Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus and Wheeler Heights Public School rank in NSW?
Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus is 99th of 539 and Wheeler Heights Public School is 509th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.