Balarang Public School vs Kurrajong East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 117 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Balarang Public School
Oak Flats · Government primary · K-6
268 students · ICSEA 974
Kurrajong East Public School
East Kurrajong · Government primary · K-6
81 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Balarang Public School Oak Flats NSW | Kurrajong East Public School East Kurrajong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1072 of 1,619 | #1177 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3354 of 4,908 | #3671 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 268 | 81 |
| Girls / boys | 117 / 151 | 33 / 48 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 5.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 7% |
| Suburb | Oak Flats 2529 | East Kurrajong 2758 |
| Council area | Shellharbour | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | balarang-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kurrajonge-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Balarang Public School scores higher on the Success Index (41.0 vs 36.5).
- •Kurrajong East Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.6).
- •Balarang Public School is the larger school with 268 students compared with 81.
- •Balarang Public School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -1%).
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 Balarang Public School better than Kurrajong East Public School?
On the Success Index, Balarang Public School ranks higher (41.0 vs 36.5 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 Balarang Public School and Kurrajong East Public School?
About 117 km in a straight line, between Oak Flats and East Kurrajong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balarang Public School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kurrajong East Public School has 15.9.
How do Balarang Public School and Kurrajong East Public School rank in NSW?
Balarang Public School is 1072nd of 1,619 and Kurrajong East Public School is 1177th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.