Bargo Public School vs Oakdale Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 25 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bargo Public School
Bargo · Government primary · K-6
268 students · ICSEA 945
Oakdale Public School
Oakdale · Government primary · K-6
141 students · ICSEA 945
| Measure | Bargo Public School Bargo NSW | Oakdale Public School Oakdale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1456 of 1,619 | #1352 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4446 of 4,908 | #4167 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 268 | 141 |
| Girls / boys | 136 / 132 | 73 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 945 | 945 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 9.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 19% |
| Suburb | Bargo 2574 | Oakdale 2570 |
| Council area | Wollondilly | Wollondilly |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bargo-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | oakdale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Oakdale Public School scores higher on the Success Index (29.5 vs 25.7).
- •Oakdale Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.9).
- •Bargo Public School is the larger school with 268 students compared with 141.
- •Oakdale Public School has grown faster over five years (15% 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 Bargo Public School better than Oakdale Public School?
On the Success Index, Oakdale Public School ranks higher (29.5 vs 25.7 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 Bargo Public School and Oakdale Public School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Bargo and Oakdale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bargo Public School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oakdale Public School has 14.4.
How do Bargo Public School and Oakdale Public School rank in NSW?
Bargo Public School is 1456th of 1,619 and Oakdale Public School is 1352nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.