Albion Park Rail Public School vs Oak Flats 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.
Albion Park Rail Public School
Albion Park · Government primary · K-6
346 students · ICSEA 894
Oak Flats Public School
Oak Flats · Government primary · P-6
416 students · ICSEA 959
| Measure | Albion Park Rail Public School Albion Park NSW | Oak Flats Public School Oak Flats NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1383 of 1,619 | #1490 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4242 of 4,908 | #4537 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 346 | 416 |
| Girls / boys | 159 / 187 | 194 / 222 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 959 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.6 | 24.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 12% |
| Suburb | Albion Park 2527 | Oak Flats 2529 |
| Council area | Shellharbour | Shellharbour |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | albionpkr-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | oakflats-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Albion Park Rail Public School scores higher on the Success Index (28.5 vs 24.4).
- •Oak Flats Public School has the higher ICSEA (959 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Albion Park Rail Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 16.7).
- •Oak Flats Public School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 346.
- •Albion Park Rail Public School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -9%).
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 Oak Flats Public School?
On the Success Index, Albion Park Rail Public School ranks higher (28.5 vs 24.4 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 Albion Park Rail Public School and Oak Flats Public School?
About 1.8 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 Oak Flats Public School has 16.7.
How do Albion Park Rail Public School and Oak Flats Public School rank in NSW?
Albion Park Rail Public School is 1383rd of 1,619 and Oak Flats Public School is 1490th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.