Albion Park Rail Public School vs Prairievale Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 78 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
Prairievale Public School
Bossley Park · Government primary · K-6
419 students · ICSEA 894
| Measure | Albion Park Rail Public School Albion Park NSW | Prairievale Public School Bossley Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1383 of 1,619 | #1484 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4242 of 4,908 | #4518 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 346 | 419 |
| Girls / boys | 159 / 187 | 195 / 224 |
| 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% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 894 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.6 | 36.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 6% |
| Suburb | Albion Park 2527 | Bossley Park 2176 |
| Council area | Shellharbour | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | albionpkr-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | prairieval-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Albion Park Rail Public School scores higher on the Success Index (28.5 vs 24.8).
- •Prairievale Public School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 346.
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 Prairievale Public School?
On the Success Index, Albion Park Rail Public School ranks higher (28.5 vs 24.8 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 Prairievale Public School?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Albion Park and Bossley Park 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 Prairievale Public School has 11.6.
How do Albion Park Rail Public School and Prairievale Public School rank in NSW?
Albion Park Rail Public School is 1383rd of 1,619 and Prairievale Public School is 1484th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.