Shellharbour Public School vs Warilla High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Shellharbour Public School
Shellharbour · Government primary · K-6
368 students · ICSEA 999
Warilla High School
Barrack Heights · Government high school · 7-12
1,020 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Shellharbour Public School Shellharbour NSW | Warilla High School Barrack Heights NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1231 of 1,619 | #412 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3819 of 4,908 | #1133 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 368 | 1,020 |
| Girls / boys | 149 / 219 | 514 / 506 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 161 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 118 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 77.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 19.2 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 10% |
| Suburb | Shellharbour 2529 | Barrack Heights 2528 |
| Council area | Shellharbour | Shellharbour |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | shellharb-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | warilla-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Shellharbour Public School scores higher on the Success Index (34.4 vs 32.0).
- •Shellharbour Public School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Warilla High School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.4).
- •Warilla High School is the larger school with 1,020 students compared with 368.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Campbelltown
Frequently asked questions
Is Shellharbour Public School better than Warilla High School?
On the Success Index, Shellharbour Public School ranks higher (34.4 vs 32.0 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 Shellharbour Public School and Warilla High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Shellharbour and Barrack Heights in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Shellharbour Public School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warilla High School has 13.2.
How do Shellharbour Public School and Warilla High School rank in NSW?
Shellharbour Public School is 1231st of 1,619 and Warilla High School is 412th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.