Pottsville Beach Public School vs Widemere Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 656 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pottsville Beach Public School
Pottsville · Government primary · K-6
556 students · ICSEA 1036
Widemere Public School
Greystanes · Government primary · K-6
169 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Pottsville Beach Public School Pottsville NSW | Widemere Public School Greystanes NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #809 of 1,619 | #759 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2476 of 4,908 | #2319 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 556 | 169 |
| Girls / boys | 258 / 298 | 76 / 93 |
| Foundation intake | 81 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.4 | 10.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 2.1 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 3% |
| Suburb | Pottsville 2489 | Greystanes 2145 |
| Council area | Tweed | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | pottsville-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | widemere-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Widemere Public School scores higher on the Success Index (55.1 vs 53.2).
- •Widemere Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.9).
- •Pottsville Beach Public School is the larger school with 556 students compared with 169.
- •Pottsville Beach Public School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -29%).
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 Pottsville Beach Public School better than Widemere Public School?
On the Success Index, Widemere Public School ranks higher (55.1 vs 53.2 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 Pottsville Beach Public School and Widemere Public School?
About 656 km in a straight line, between Pottsville and Greystanes in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pottsville Beach Public School has 18.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Widemere Public School has 15.8.
How do Pottsville Beach Public School and Widemere Public School rank in NSW?
Pottsville Beach Public School is 809th of 1,619 and Widemere Public School is 759th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.