Sefton Infants School vs South Wagga Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 361 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sefton Infants School
Sefton · Government primary · P-2
93 students · ICSEA 1027
South Wagga Public School
Wagga Wagga · Government primary · K-6
266 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Sefton Infants School Sefton NSW | South Wagga Public School Wagga Wagga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #707 of 1,619 | #859 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2162 of 4,908 | #2610 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-2 | K-6 |
| Students | 93 | 266 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 54 | 122 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 15.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 8% |
| Suburb | Sefton 2162 | Wagga Wagga 2650 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | seftoninf-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sthwagga-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Sefton Infants School scores higher on the Success Index (57.0 vs 51.2).
- •Sefton Infants School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 17.1).
- •South Wagga Public School is the larger school with 266 students compared with 93.
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 Sefton Infants School better than South Wagga Public School?
On the Success Index, Sefton Infants School ranks higher (57.0 vs 51.2 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 Sefton Infants School and South Wagga Public School?
About 361 km in a straight line, between Sefton and Wagga Wagga in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sefton Infants School has 8.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Wagga Public School has 17.1.
How do Sefton Infants School and South Wagga Public School rank in NSW?
Sefton Infants School is 707th of 1,619 and South Wagga Public School is 859th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.