Springwood Public School vs Warrimoo Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Springwood Public School
Springwood · Government primary · K-6
370 students · ICSEA 1059
Warrimoo Public School
Warrimoo · Government primary · K-6
146 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Springwood Public School Springwood NSW | Warrimoo Public School Warrimoo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #666 of 1,619 | #611 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2029 of 4,908 | #1864 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 370 | 146 |
| Girls / boys | 182 / 188 | 74 / 72 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.1 | 9.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 12% |
| Suburb | Springwood 2777 | Warrimoo 2774 |
| Council area | Blue Mountains | Blue Mountains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | springwood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | warrimoo-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Warrimoo Public School scores higher on the Success Index (60.8 vs 58.8).
- •Springwood Public School has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 1052), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Springwood Public School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 146.
- •Warrimoo Public School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -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 Springwood Public School better than Warrimoo Public School?
On the Success Index, Warrimoo Public School ranks higher (60.8 vs 58.8 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 Springwood Public School and Warrimoo Public School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Springwood and Warrimoo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Springwood Public School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warrimoo Public School has 15.2.
How do Springwood Public School and Warrimoo Public School rank in NSW?
Springwood Public School is 666th of 1,619 and Warrimoo Public School is 611th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.