Albion Park Rail Public School vs Balarang Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albion Park Rail Public School
Albion Park · Government primary · K-6
346 students · ICSEA 894
Balarang Public School
Oak Flats · Government primary · K-6
268 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Albion Park Rail Public School Albion Park NSW | Balarang Public School Oak Flats NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1383 of 1,619 | #1072 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4242 of 4,908 | #3354 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 346 | 268 |
| Girls / boys | 159 / 187 | 117 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.6 | 16.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 16% |
| Suburb | Albion Park 2527 | Oak Flats 2529 |
| Council area | Shellharbour | Shellharbour |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | albionpkr-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | balarang-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Balarang Public School scores higher on the Success Index (41.0 vs 28.5).
- •Balarang Public School has the higher ICSEA (974 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Albion Park Rail Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 16.6).
- •Albion Park Rail Public School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 268.
- •Balarang Public School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -4%).
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 Albion Park Rail Public School better than Balarang Public School?
On the Success Index, Balarang Public School ranks higher (41.0 vs 28.5 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 Albion Park Rail Public School and Balarang Public School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Albion Park and Oak Flats in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albion Park Rail Public School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Balarang Public School has 16.6.
How do Albion Park Rail Public School and Balarang Public School rank in NSW?
Albion Park Rail Public School is 1383rd of 1,619 and Balarang Public School is 1072nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.