Springwood High School vs Winmalee Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 5.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Springwood High School
Springwood · Government high school · 7-12
566 students · ICSEA 1027
Winmalee Public School
Winmalee · Government primary · K-6
359 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Springwood High School Springwood NSW | Winmalee Public School Winmalee NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #240 of 539 | #774 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #627 of 1,472 | #2362 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 566 | 359 |
| Girls / boys | 274 / 292 | 145 / 214 |
| Foundation intake | – | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | 103 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 71 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 18.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.0 | 19.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 6% |
| Suburb | Springwood 2777 | Winmalee 2777 |
| Council area | Blue Mountains | Blue Mountains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | springwood-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | winmalee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (55.0 vs 54.6).
- •Winmalee Public School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Springwood High School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 18.7).
- •Springwood High School is the larger school with 566 students compared with 359.
- •Winmalee Public School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -15%).
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 Springwood High School better than Winmalee Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Springwood High School and Winmalee Public School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Springwood and Winmalee in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Springwood High School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Winmalee Public School has 18.7.
How do Springwood High School and Winmalee Public School rank in NSW?
Springwood High School is 240th of 539 and Winmalee Public School is 774th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.