Compare what each fund offers, then choose investment options to put their published costs and returns side by side.
Retail fund brand
Nationwide Super offers an age-based default, a personalised GoalTracker Plus strategy and a menu for members who want to choose investments themselves.
Employer and personal membership terms differ, particularly for automatic insurance.
Closed public sector schemes
State Super administers closed NSW public sector schemes with benefits based partly or wholly on scheme formulas.
These schemes serve existing and deferred members and pensioners. SSS closed in 1985; the Police scheme in 1988; SASS in 1992.
Choose the actual investment pathway for each account. For lifecycle products, select the named stage relevant to you. No stage is selected automatically.
The costs and returns belong to the selected product, option or lifecycle stage.
Source: APRA Comprehensive Product Performance Package 2026, published 28 August 2026. Fees reflect the reporting year to 30 June 2026, are net of tax, use standard arrangements and exclude member-activity fees. Dollar figures are rounded. They are not a current quote. Check the latest PDS for changes, insurance premiums and any separately charged advice.
Returns are annualised historical results. Different return bases, risk levels and periods cannot be treated as interchangeable. MySuper net returns use a $50,000 representative balance even when you change the fee balance. A lifecycle stage return does not track a person moving between stages. Missing figures mean not reported, not zero. Past returns do not predict future returns. Read our method and APRA's definitions.
| What to compare | Nationwide Super | State Super NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Membership and access | Employer and personal membership terms differ, particularly for automatic insurance. Sources123 | These schemes serve existing and deferred members and pensioners. SSS closed in 1985; the Police scheme in 1988; SASS in 1992. Sources12 |
| Accounts and products | Nationwide Super products within Russell Investments Master Trust. Sources123 | SASS, SSS, Police Superannuation Scheme and SANCS. Scheme-specific identifiers apply. SASS SSS Police Superannuation Scheme SANCS Sources12 |
| Investment choices | GoalTracker MySuper adjusts by age. GoalTracker Plus uses information the member supplies; members can instead choose diversified, low-carbon, sector or indexed options. Sources123 | This detail has not been verified for this profile. Check the current product documents. |
| Insurance | Eligible employer members receive automatic Death and TPD. Income Protection requires an application and insurer acceptance. Sources123 | This detail has not been verified for this profile. Check the current product documents. |
| Retirement income | Check the current retirement product documents and advice service for the account you plan to use. Sources123 | Benefits can depend on salary, service and historical membership provisions. Sources12 |
| Advice and support | A Super Adviser service can help with investments and insurance. Ask what is included and what incurs a fee. Sources123 | This detail has not been verified for this profile. Check the current product documents. |
| Fee details to check | Use Nationwide's own insurance, fees and costs guide. A shared Russell APRA product label is not evidence that all brands have identical costs. Sources123 | This detail has not been verified for this profile. Check the current product documents. |
| Comparing investment performance | Published returns are net of investment fees, investment taxes where applicable and the trustee administration fee. GoalTracker Plus members should use their own statement for personalised returns. Sources123 | Keep SASS, SSS and NSW Police PSS distinguishable in search and comparison labels. Sources12 |
THE SUPERGURU VIEW
Worth examining for someone who wants help setting an investment strategy but wants to retain the option to build their own mix.
Based on the cited product features. These are general reasons to investigate the fund, not a personal recommendation. Supporting sources.
THE SUPERGURU VIEW
The scheme name and membership history matter more than the State Super umbrella brand. Obtain an estimate under your own rules before comparing a pension or lump sum with another retirement arrangement.
Based on the cited product features. These are general reasons to investigate the fund, not a personal recommendation. Supporting sources.
Use the membership rules to establish which accounts are available to you. Then compare the total price of the investment option and cover you need. A lower fee or higher historical return alone does not tell you which fund is suitable.
Ask both funds to confirm insurance acceptance, exclusions, waiting periods and whether cover would change when you leave your employer. Obtain advice before giving up a defined benefit or an insurance policy you may not be able to replace. ASIC Moneysmart explains the comparison checks.
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Checked 2026-09-11. Documents and product terms can change after this date.
Checked 2026-09-11. Documents and product terms can change after this date.