St Therese Catholic Primary School vs Wollongong West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 152 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Therese Catholic Primary School
Mangerton · Catholic primary · K-6
368 students · ICSEA 1090
Wollongong West Public School
Wollongong · Government primary · K-6
243 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | St Therese Catholic Primary School Mangerton NSW | Wollongong West Public School Wollongong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #298 of 1,619 | #700 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #983 of 4,908 | #2132 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 368 | 243 |
| Girls / boys | 192 / 176 | 114 / 129 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 22.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 12% |
| Suburb | Mangerton 2500 | Wollongong 2500 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stwwdow.catholic.edu.au | wollongwst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Therese Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.4 vs 57.4).
- •St Therese Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wollongong West Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 16.7).
- •St Therese Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 243.
- •Wollongong West Public School has grown faster over five years (21% vs 3%).
- •St Therese Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Wollongong West 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 Therese Catholic Primary School better than Wollongong West Public School?
On the Success Index, St Therese Catholic Primary School ranks higher (70.4 vs 57.4 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 Therese Catholic Primary School and Wollongong West Public School?
About 152 m in a straight line, between Mangerton and Wollongong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Therese Catholic Primary School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wollongong West Public School has 10.9.
How do St Therese Catholic Primary School and Wollongong West Public School rank in NSW?
St Therese Catholic Primary School is 298th of 1,619 and Wollongong West Public School is 700th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.