Waniora Public School vs Woonona East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Waniora Public School
Bulli · Government primary · K-6
264 students · ICSEA 1077
Woonona East Public School
Woonona · Government primary · K-6
200 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Waniora Public School Bulli NSW | Woonona East Public School Woonona NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #355 of 1,619 | #623 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1144 of 4,908 | #1897 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 264 | 200 |
| Girls / boys | 110 / 154 | 102 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 11.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 16% |
| Suburb | Bulli 2516 | Woonona 2517 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | waniora-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | woononaest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Waniora Public School scores higher on the Success Index (68.7 vs 60.4).
- •Waniora Public School has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Waniora Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.1).
- •Waniora Public School is the larger school with 264 students compared with 200.
- •Woonona East Public School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -16%).
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 Waniora Public School better than Woonona East Public School?
On the Success Index, Waniora Public School ranks higher (68.7 vs 60.4 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 Waniora Public School and Woonona East Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bulli and Woonona in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Waniora Public School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woonona East Public School has 17.1.
How do Waniora Public School and Woonona East Public School rank in NSW?
Waniora Public School is 355th of 1,619 and Woonona East Public School is 623rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.