Albury Public School vs Blakehurst Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 448 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albury Public School
Albury · Government primary · K-6
637 students · ICSEA 1049
Blakehurst Public School
Blakehurst · Government primary · K-6
256 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Albury Public School Albury NSW | Blakehurst Public School Blakehurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #756 of 1,619 | #391 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2311 of 4,908 | #1219 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 637 | 256 |
| Girls / boys | 301 / 336 | 122 / 134 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.1 | 19.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Albury 2640 | Blakehurst 2221 |
| Council area | Albury | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | albury-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | blakehurst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Blakehurst Public School scores higher on the Success Index (67.8 vs 55.1).
- •Blakehurst Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 18.1).
- •Albury Public School is the larger school with 637 students compared with 256.
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 Albury Public School better than Blakehurst Public School?
On the Success Index, Blakehurst Public School ranks higher (67.8 vs 55.1 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 Albury Public School and Blakehurst Public School?
About 448 km in a straight line, between Albury and Blakehurst in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albury Public School has 18.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Blakehurst Public School has 13.2.
How do Albury Public School and Blakehurst Public School rank in NSW?
Albury Public School is 756th of 1,619 and Blakehurst Public School is 391st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.