Reddam House vs Waverley Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 990 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Reddam House
Woollahra · Independent combined
· ICSEA 1203
Waverley Public School
Waverley · Government primary · K-6
263 students · ICSEA 1150
| Measure | Reddam House Woollahra NSW | Waverley Public School Waverley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 93 Top 5% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #1 of 314 | #103 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1 of 1,259 | #388 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | – | K-6 |
| Students | – | 263 |
| Girls / boys | – / – | 127 / 136 |
| Foundation intake | – | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1203 | 1150 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 81% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | – | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | – | 16.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | – | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | – | 37% |
| Indigenous students | – | 0% |
| Suburb | Woollahra 2025 | Waverley 2024 |
| Council area | Woollahra | Waverley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.reddamhouse.com.au/ | waverley-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Reddam House scores higher on the Success Index (93.4 vs 77.2).
- •Reddam House has the higher ICSEA (1203 vs 1150), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Reddam House is a independent school while Waverley Public School is a government 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 Reddam House better than Waverley Public School?
On the Success Index, Reddam House ranks higher (93.4 vs 77.2 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 Reddam House and Waverley Public School?
About 990 m in a straight line, between Woollahra and Waverley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Reddam House and Waverley Public School rank in NSW?
Reddam House is 1st of 314 and Waverley Public School is 103rd of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.