St Mary's War Memorial School vs Wyalong Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.3 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
Wyalong Public School
Wyalong · Government primary · K-6
87 students · ICSEA 921
| Measure | St Mary's War Memorial School West Wyalong NSW | Wyalong Public School Wyalong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #618 of 1,619 | #1441 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1883 of 4,908 | #4397 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 113 | 87 |
| Girls / boys | 61 / 52 | 40 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 921 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 5.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 24% |
| Suburb | West Wyalong 2671 | Wyalong 2671 |
| Council area | Bland | Bland |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.smwms.nsw.edu.au | wyalong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's War Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (60.6 vs 26.5).
- •St Mary's War Memorial School has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 921), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's War Memorial School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 16.4).
- •St Mary's War Memorial School is the larger school with 113 students compared with 87.
- •Wyalong Public School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -3%).
- •St Mary's War Memorial School is a catholic school while Wyalong 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 Mary's War Memorial School better than Wyalong Public School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's War Memorial School ranks higher (60.6 vs 26.5 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 Wyalong Public School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between West Wyalong and 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 Wyalong Public School has 16.4.
How do St Mary's War Memorial School and Wyalong Public School rank in NSW?
St Mary's War Memorial School is 618th of 1,619 and Wyalong Public School is 1441st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.