St Mary's Primary School vs St Mary's War Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 660 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Primary School
Bellingen · Catholic primary · K-6
123 students · ICSEA 1039
St Mary's War Memorial School
West Wyalong · Catholic primary · K-6
113 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | St Mary's Primary School Bellingen NSW | St Mary's War Memorial School West Wyalong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #592 of 1,619 | #618 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1811 of 4,908 | #1883 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 123 | 113 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 74 | 61 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bellingen 2454 | West Wyalong 2671 |
| Council area | Bellingen | Bland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.stmarysbellingen.nsw.edu.au/ | www.smwms.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (61.4 vs 60.6).
- •St Mary's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's War Memorial School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.6).
- •St Mary's Primary School is the larger school with 123 students compared with 113.
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 Mary's Primary School better than St Mary's War Memorial 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 St Mary's Primary School and St Mary's War Memorial School?
About 660 km in a straight line, between Bellingen and West Wyalong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's Primary School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's War Memorial School has 10.7.
How do St Mary's Primary School and St Mary's War Memorial School rank in NSW?
St Mary's Primary School is 592nd of 1,619 and St Mary's War Memorial School is 618th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.