Paddington Public School vs Woollahra Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Paddington Public School
Paddington · Government primary · K-6
147 students · ICSEA 1155
Woollahra Public School
Woollahra · Government primary · K-6
667 students · ICSEA 1193
| Measure | Paddington Public School Paddington NSW | Woollahra Public School Woollahra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #38 of 1,619 | #45 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #161 of 4,908 | #188 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 147 | 667 |
| Girls / boys | 67 / 80 | 342 / 325 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -41% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1155 | 1193 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 75% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 18.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 35.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Paddington 2021 | Woollahra 2025 |
| Council area | Sydney | Woollahra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | paddington-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | woollahra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (80.8 vs 80.1).
- •Woollahra Public School has the higher ICSEA (1193 vs 1155), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Paddington Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 18.7).
- •Woollahra Public School is the larger school with 667 students compared with 147.
- •Woollahra Public School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -41%).
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 Paddington Public School better than Woollahra 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 Paddington Public School and Woollahra Public School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Paddington and Woollahra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Paddington Public School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woollahra Public School has 18.7.
How do Paddington Public School and Woollahra Public School rank in NSW?
Paddington Public School is 38th of 1,619 and Woollahra Public School is 45th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.