Albury West Public School vs Indie School Albury
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albury West Public School
Albury · Government primary · K-6
165 students · ICSEA 918
Indie School Albury
Albury · Independent special · 9-12
872 students · ICSEA 888
| Measure | Albury West Public School Albury NSW | Indie School Albury Albury NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1199 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3731 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 9-12 |
| Students | 165 | 872 |
| Girls / boys | 67 / 98 | 537 / 335 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 90 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +379% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 888 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 96.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 58.9 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 21% |
| Suburb | Albury 2640 | Albury 2640 |
| Council area | Albury | Albury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | alburywest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.awcc.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Albury West Public School has the higher ICSEA (918 vs 888), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Indie School Albury has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 10.6).
- •Indie School Albury is the larger school with 872 students compared with 165.
- •Indie School Albury has grown faster over five years (379% vs 6%).
- •Albury West Public School is a government school while Indie School Albury is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 West Public School better than Indie School Albury?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Albury West Public School and Indie School Albury?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Albury and Albury in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albury West Public School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Indie School Albury has 9.0.
How do Albury West Public School and Indie School Albury rank in NSW?
Albury West Public School is 1199th of 1,619 and Indie School Albury is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.