Woonona East Public School vs Woonona High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Woonona East Public School
Woonona · Government primary · K-6
200 students · ICSEA 1037
Woonona High School
Woonona · Government high school · 7-12
767 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Woonona East Public School Woonona NSW | Woonona High School Woonona NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #623 of 1,619 | #245 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1897 of 4,908 | #645 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 200 | 767 |
| Girls / boys | 102 / 98 | 361 / 406 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 129 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 104 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 59.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 6% |
| Suburb | Woonona 2517 | Woonona 2517 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | woononaest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | woonona-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Woonona East Public School scores higher on the Success Index (60.4 vs 54.5).
- •Woonona East Public School has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Woonona High School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.1).
- •Woonona High School is the larger school with 767 students compared with 200.
- •Woonona East Public School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -10%).
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 Woonona East Public School better than Woonona High School?
On the Success Index, Woonona East Public School ranks higher (60.4 vs 54.5 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 Woonona East Public School and Woonona High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Woonona and Woonona in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Woonona East Public School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woonona High School has 12.8.
How do Woonona East Public School and Woonona High School rank in NSW?
Woonona East Public School is 623rd of 1,619 and Woonona High School is 245th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.