Russell Vale Public School vs Woonona East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Russell Vale Public School
Russell Vale · Government primary · K-6
262 students · ICSEA 1040
Woonona East Public School
Woonona · Government primary · K-6
200 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Russell Vale Public School Russell Vale NSW | Woonona East Public School Woonona NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #743 of 1,619 | #623 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2273 of 4,908 | #1897 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 262 | 200 |
| Girls / boys | 130 / 132 | 102 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 11.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 16% |
| Suburb | Russell Vale 2517 | Woonona 2517 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | russellval-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | woononaest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Woonona East Public School scores higher on the Success Index (60.4 vs 55.7).
- •Russell Vale Public School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Russell Vale Public School is the larger school with 262 students compared with 200.
- •Woonona East Public School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -10%).
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 Russell Vale Public School better than Woonona East Public School?
On the Success Index, Woonona East Public School ranks higher (60.4 vs 55.7 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 Russell Vale Public School and Woonona East Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Russell Vale and Woonona in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Russell Vale Public School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woonona East Public School has 17.1.
How do Russell Vale Public School and Woonona East Public School rank in NSW?
Russell Vale Public School is 743rd of 1,619 and Woonona East Public School is 623rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.