St Paul's Primary School vs Wiripaang Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 569 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Paul's Primary School
Gateshead · Catholic primary · K-6
294 students · ICSEA 1023
Wiripaang Public School
Gateshead · Government primary · K-6
182 students · ICSEA 853
| Measure | St Paul's Primary School Gateshead NSW | Wiripaang Public School Gateshead NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #873 of 1,619 | #1502 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2670 of 4,908 | #4566 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 294 | 182 |
| Girls / boys | 148 / 146 | 79 / 103 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 853 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 37% |
| Suburb | Gateshead 2290 | Gateshead 2290 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gatesheadsp.catholic.edu.au | wiripaang-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (50.2 vs 24.0).
- •St Paul's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 853), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wiripaang Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.2).
- •St Paul's Primary School is the larger school with 294 students compared with 182.
- •St Paul's Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -8%).
- •St Paul's Primary School is a catholic school while Wiripaang 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 Paul's Primary School better than Wiripaang Public School?
On the Success Index, St Paul's Primary School ranks higher (50.2 vs 24.0 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 Paul's Primary School and Wiripaang Public School?
About 569 m in a straight line, between Gateshead and Gateshead in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Paul's Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wiripaang Public School has 10.7.
How do St Paul's Primary School and Wiripaang Public School rank in NSW?
St Paul's Primary School is 873rd of 1,619 and Wiripaang Public School is 1502nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.