Awaba Public School vs Blackalls Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Awaba Public School
Awaba · Government primary · K-6
29 students · ICSEA 940
Blackalls Park Public School
Blackalls Park · Government primary · K-6
217 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Awaba Public School Awaba NSW | Blackalls Park Public School Blackalls Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1132 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3539 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 29 | 217 |
| Girls / boys | 10 / 19 | 93 / 124 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 940 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 14.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 17% |
| Suburb | Awaba 2283 | Blackalls Park 2283 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | awaba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | blackallpk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Blackalls Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (38.4 vs 30.5).
- •Blackalls Park Public School has the higher ICSEA (966 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Awaba Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.4).
- •Blackalls Park Public School is the larger school with 217 students compared with 29.
- •Blackalls Park Public School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -28%).
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 Awaba Public School better than Blackalls Park Public School?
On the Success Index, Blackalls Park Public School ranks higher (38.4 vs 30.5 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 Awaba Public School and Blackalls Park Public School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Awaba and Blackalls Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Awaba Public School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Blackalls Park Public School has 15.4.
How do Awaba Public School and Blackalls Park Public School rank in NSW?
Awaba Public School is unranked and Blackalls Park Public School is 1132nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.