Wadalba Community School vs Warnervale Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Wadalba Community School
Wadalba · Government combined · K-12
1,414 students · ICSEA 941
Warnervale Public School
Hamlyn Terrace · Government primary · K-6
442 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Wadalba Community School Wadalba NSW | Warnervale Public School Hamlyn Terrace NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #312 of 314 | #1272 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1231 of 1,259 | #3954 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,414 | 442 |
| Girls / boys | 705 / 709 | 230 / 212 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | 198 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 125 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 941 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 18.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 106.8 | 23.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 14% |
| Suburb | Wadalba 2259 | Hamlyn Terrace 2259 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | wadalba-c.schools.nsw.gov.au | warnervale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Warnervale Public School scores higher on the Success Index (32.5 vs 21.4).
- •Warnervale Public School has the higher ICSEA (979 vs 941), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wadalba Community School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 18.6).
- •Wadalba Community School is the larger school with 1,414 students compared with 442.
- •Wadalba Community School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -26%).
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 Wadalba Community School better than Warnervale Public School?
On the Success Index, Warnervale Public School ranks higher (32.5 vs 21.4 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 Wadalba Community School and Warnervale Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wadalba and Hamlyn Terrace in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Wadalba Community School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warnervale Public School has 18.6.
How do Wadalba Community School and Warnervale Public School rank in NSW?
Wadalba Community School is 312th of 314 and Warnervale Public School is 1272nd of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.