Balgownie Public School vs Mount Ousley Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Balgownie Public School
Balgownie · Government primary · K-6
329 students · ICSEA 1076
Mount Ousley Public School
Fairy Meadow · Government primary · K-6
193 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Balgownie Public School Balgownie NSW | Mount Ousley Public School Fairy Meadow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #616 of 1,619 | #419 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1877 of 4,908 | #1283 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 329 | 193 |
| Girls / boys | 182 / 147 | 92 / 101 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1076 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.7 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Balgownie 2519 | Fairy Meadow 2519 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | balgownie-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mtousley-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Ousley Public School scores higher on the Success Index (67.1 vs 60.6).
- •Mount Ousley Public School has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 1076), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Ousley Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.6).
- •Balgownie Public School is the larger school with 329 students compared with 193.
- •Balgownie Public School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -8%).
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 Balgownie Public School better than Mount Ousley Public School?
On the Success Index, Mount Ousley Public School ranks higher (67.1 vs 60.6 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 Balgownie Public School and Mount Ousley Public School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Balgownie and Fairy Meadow in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balgownie Public School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Ousley Public School has 16.6.
How do Balgownie Public School and Mount Ousley Public School rank in NSW?
Balgownie Public School is 616th of 1,619 and Mount Ousley Public School is 419th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.