Banks Public School vs Blackwell Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Banks Public School
St Clair · Government primary · K-6
417 students · ICSEA 971
Blackwell Public School
St Clair · Government primary · K-6
480 students · ICSEA 980
| Measure | Banks Public School St Clair NSW | Blackwell Public School St Clair NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1141 of 1,619 | #1283 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3572 of 4,908 | #3980 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 417 | 480 |
| Girls / boys | 228 / 189 | 231 / 249 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 971 | 980 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.5 | 30.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 8% |
| Suburb | St Clair 2759 | St Clair 2759 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | banks-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | blackwell-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Banks Public School scores higher on the Success Index (37.9 vs 32.0).
- •Blackwell Public School has the higher ICSEA (980 vs 971), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blackwell Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.0).
- •Blackwell Public School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 417.
- •Banks Public School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -24%).
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 Banks Public School better than Blackwell Public School?
On the Success Index, Banks Public School ranks higher (37.9 vs 32.0 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 Banks Public School and Blackwell Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between St Clair and St Clair in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Banks Public School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Blackwell Public School has 16.0.
How do Banks Public School and Blackwell Public School rank in NSW?
Banks Public School is 1141st of 1,619 and Blackwell Public School is 1283rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.