Pymble Public School vs Warrawee Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pymble Public School
Pymble · Government primary · K-6
519 students · ICSEA 1176
Warrawee Public School
Turramurra · Government primary · K-6
622 students · ICSEA 1170
| Measure | Pymble Public School Pymble NSW | Warrawee Public School Turramurra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #210 of 1,619 | #99 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #750 of 4,908 | #377 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 519 | 622 |
| Girls / boys | 262 / 257 | 291 / 331 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1176 | 1170 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 71% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.3 | 36.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Pymble 2073 | Turramurra 2074 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | pymble-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | warrawee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Warrawee Public School scores higher on the Success Index (77.4 vs 72.9).
- •Pymble Public School has the higher ICSEA (1176 vs 1170), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Warrawee Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.0).
- •Warrawee Public School is the larger school with 622 students compared with 519.
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 Pymble Public School better than Warrawee Public School?
On the Success Index, Warrawee Public School ranks higher (77.4 vs 72.9 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 Pymble Public School and Warrawee Public School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Pymble and Turramurra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pymble Public School has 19.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warrawee Public School has 17.2.
How do Pymble Public School and Warrawee Public School rank in NSW?
Pymble Public School is 210th of 1,619 and Warrawee Public School is 99th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.