Paterson Public School vs Warners Bay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 42 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Paterson Public School
Paterson · Government primary · K-6
104 students · ICSEA 1027
Warners Bay Public School
Warners Bay · Government primary · K-6
340 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Paterson Public School Paterson NSW | Warners Bay Public School Warners Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #800 of 1,619 | #842 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2448 of 4,908 | #2569 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 104 | 340 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 55 | 160 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 24.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 7% |
| Suburb | Paterson 2421 | Warners Bay 2282 |
| Council area | Dungog | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | paterson-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | warnersbay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Paterson Public School scores higher on the Success Index (53.5 vs 51.8).
- •Warners Bay Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.3).
- •Warners Bay Public School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 104.
- •Paterson Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -25%).
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 Paterson Public School better than Warners Bay Public School?
On the Success Index, Paterson Public School ranks higher (53.5 vs 51.8 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 Paterson Public School and Warners Bay Public School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Paterson and Warners Bay in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Paterson Public School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warners Bay Public School has 13.7.
How do Paterson Public School and Warners Bay Public School rank in NSW?
Paterson Public School is 800th of 1,619 and Warners Bay Public School is 842nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.