Auburn West Public School vs Blaxcell Street Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Auburn West Public School
Auburn · Government primary · K-6
572 students · ICSEA 928
Blaxcell Street Public School
Granville · Government primary · K-6
948 students · ICSEA 957
| Measure | Auburn West Public School Auburn NSW | Blaxcell Street Public School Granville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1249 of 1,619 | #1299 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3873 of 4,908 | #4020 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 572 | 948 |
| Girls / boys | 278 / 294 | 474 / 474 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 115 |
| 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 | 928 | 957 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.9 | 63.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Auburn 2144 | Granville 2142 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | auburnwest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | blaxcellst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Auburn West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (33.4 vs 31.4).
- •Blaxcell Street Public School has the higher ICSEA (957 vs 928), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Auburn West Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.0).
- •Blaxcell Street Public School is the larger school with 948 students compared with 572.
- •Blaxcell Street 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 Auburn West Public School better than Blaxcell Street Public School?
On the Success Index, Auburn West Public School ranks higher (33.4 vs 31.4 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 Auburn West Public School and Blaxcell Street Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Granville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Auburn West Public School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Blaxcell Street Public School has 15.0.
How do Auburn West Public School and Blaxcell Street Public School rank in NSW?
Auburn West Public School is 1249th of 1,619 and Blaxcell Street Public School is 1299th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.