Pitt Town Public School vs Wilberforce Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pitt Town Public School
Pitt Town · Government primary · K-6
290 students · ICSEA 987
Wilberforce Public School
Wilberforce · Government primary · K-6
326 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Pitt Town Public School Pitt Town NSW | Wilberforce Public School Wilberforce NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1184 of 1,619 | #1232 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3687 of 4,908 | #3827 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 290 | 326 |
| Girls / boys | 144 / 146 | 162 / 164 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 18.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 18.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 10% |
| Suburb | Pitt Town 2756 | Wilberforce 2756 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | pitttown-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | wilberforc-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Pitt Town Public School scores higher on the Success Index (36.3 vs 34.3).
- •Wilberforce Public School has the higher ICSEA (992 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pitt Town Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.1).
- •Wilberforce Public School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 290.
- •Pitt Town Public School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -7%).
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 Pitt Town Public School better than Wilberforce Public School?
On the Success Index, Pitt Town Public School ranks higher (36.3 vs 34.3 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 Pitt Town Public School and Wilberforce Public School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Pitt Town and Wilberforce in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pitt Town Public School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wilberforce Public School has 18.1.
How do Pitt Town Public School and Wilberforce Public School rank in NSW?
Pitt Town Public School is 1184th of 1,619 and Wilberforce Public School is 1232nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.