St Columba Anglican School vs Westport Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Columba Anglican School
Port Macquarie · Independent combined · K-12
1,221 students · ICSEA 1116
Westport Public School
Port Macquarie · Government primary · K-6
365 students · ICSEA 888
| Measure | St Columba Anglican School Port Macquarie NSW | Westport Public School Port Macquarie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #81 of 314 | #1449 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #230 of 1,259 | #4421 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,221 | 365 |
| Girls / boys | 595 / 626 | 178 / 187 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | 133 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 85 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1116 | 888 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 99.1 | 26.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.0 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 33% |
| Suburb | Port Macquarie 2444 | Port Macquarie 2444 |
| Council area | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Port Macquarie-Hastings |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.scas.nsw.edu.au | westport-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Columba Anglican School scores higher on the Success Index (71.8 vs 26.2).
- •St Columba Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 888), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Columba Anglican School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.8).
- •St Columba Anglican School is the larger school with 1,221 students compared with 365.
- •St Columba Anglican School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -12%).
- •St Columba Anglican School is a independent school while Westport Public School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Columba Anglican School better than Westport Public School?
On the Success Index, St Columba Anglican School ranks higher (71.8 vs 26.2 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 St Columba Anglican School and Westport Public School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Port Macquarie and Port Macquarie in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Columba Anglican School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Westport Public School has 13.8.
How do St Columba Anglican School and Westport Public School rank in NSW?
St Columba Anglican School is 81st of 314 and Westport Public School is 1449th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.