Rous Public School vs Waterfall Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 629 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rous Public School
Alstonville · Government primary · K-6
85 students · ICSEA 1031
Waterfall Public School
Waterfall · Government primary · K-6
17 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | Rous Public School Alstonville NSW | Waterfall Public School Waterfall NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #726 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2208 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 85 | 17 |
| Girls / boys | 37 / 48 | 9 / 8 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1031 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 1.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 24% |
| Suburb | Alstonville 2477 | Waterfall 2233 |
| Council area | Ballina | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | rous-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | waterfall-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Waterfall Public School scores higher on the Success Index (61.3 vs 56.6).
- •Rous Public School is the larger school with 85 students compared with 17.
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 Rous Public School better than Waterfall Public School?
On the Success Index, Waterfall Public School ranks higher (61.3 vs 56.6 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 Rous Public School and Waterfall Public School?
About 629 km in a straight line, between Alstonville and Waterfall in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Rous Public School and Waterfall Public School rank in NSW?
Rous Public School is 726th of 1,619 and Waterfall Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.