Turramurra Public School vs Wahroonga Adventist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Turramurra Public School
Turramurra · Government primary · K-6
531 students · ICSEA 1181
Wahroonga Adventist School
Wahroonga · Independent combined · K-12
633 students · ICSEA 1161
| Measure | Turramurra Public School Turramurra NSW | Wahroonga Adventist School Wahroonga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #44 of 1,619 | #53 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #187 of 4,908 | #145 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 531 | 633 |
| Girls / boys | 259 / 272 | 266 / 367 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 71 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 61 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1181 | 1161 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 71% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.5 | 47.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Turramurra 2074 | Wahroonga 2076 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | turramurra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.wahroonga.adventist.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Turramurra Public School scores higher on the Success Index (80.1 vs 77.5).
- •Turramurra Public School has the higher ICSEA (1181 vs 1161), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wahroonga Adventist School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.4).
- •Wahroonga Adventist School is the larger school with 633 students compared with 531.
- •Wahroonga Adventist School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -7%).
- •Turramurra Public School is a government school while Wahroonga Adventist School is an independent 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 Turramurra Public School better than Wahroonga Adventist School?
On the Success Index, Turramurra Public School ranks higher (80.1 vs 77.5 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 Turramurra Public School and Wahroonga Adventist School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Turramurra and Wahroonga in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Turramurra Public School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wahroonga Adventist School has 13.4.
How do Turramurra Public School and Wahroonga Adventist School rank in NSW?
Turramurra Public School is 44th of 1,619 and Wahroonga Adventist School is 53rd of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.