St Mary's War Memorial School vs West Wyalong High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's War Memorial School
West Wyalong · Catholic primary · K-6
113 students · ICSEA 1038
West Wyalong High School
West Wyalong · Government high school · 7-12
263 students · ICSEA 926
| Measure | St Mary's War Memorial School West Wyalong NSW | West Wyalong High School West Wyalong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #618 of 1,619 | #413 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1883 of 4,908 | #1134 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 113 | 263 |
| Girls / boys | 61 / 52 | 144 / 119 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 48 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 20 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 926 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 30.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 22% |
| Suburb | West Wyalong 2671 | West Wyalong 2671 |
| Council area | Bland | Bland |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.smwms.nsw.edu.au | westwyalon-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's War Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (60.6 vs 32.0).
- •St Mary's War Memorial School has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 926), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •West Wyalong High School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 10.7).
- •West Wyalong High School is the larger school with 263 students compared with 113.
- •St Mary's War Memorial School is a catholic school while West Wyalong High 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 Mary's War Memorial School better than West Wyalong High School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's War Memorial School ranks higher (60.6 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 St Mary's War Memorial School and West Wyalong High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between West Wyalong and West Wyalong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's War Memorial School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and West Wyalong High School has 8.6.
How do St Mary's War Memorial School and West Wyalong High School rank in NSW?
St Mary's War Memorial School is 618th of 1,619 and West Wyalong High School is 413th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.