Penrith Valley School vs Wollemi College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 328 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Penrith Valley School
Werrington · Government special · U
39 students · ICSEA 873
Wollemi College
Werrington · Independent combined · 2-12
565 students · ICSEA 1107
| Measure | Penrith Valley School Werrington NSW | Wollemi College Werrington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #83 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #239 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | U | 2-12 |
| Students | 39 | 565 |
| Girls / boys | 8 / 31 | 0 / 565 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 55 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 39 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +56% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 873 | 1107 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 3.5 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 41.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 14.6 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 41% | 0% |
| Suburb | Werrington 2747 | Werrington 2747 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | Penrithvlc-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.wollemi.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Wollemi College has the higher ICSEA (1107 vs 873), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Penrith Valley School has fewer students per teacher (3.5 vs 13.6).
- •Wollemi College is the larger school with 565 students compared with 39.
- •Wollemi College has grown faster over five years (56% vs -5%).
- •Penrith Valley School is a government school while Wollemi College 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 Penrith Valley School better than Wollemi College?
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 Penrith Valley School and Wollemi College?
About 328 m in a straight line, between Werrington and Werrington in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Penrith Valley School has 3.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wollemi College has 13.6.
How do Penrith Valley School and Wollemi College rank in NSW?
Penrith Valley School is unranked and Wollemi College is 83rd of 314 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.