Barnier Public School vs John Palmer Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Barnier Public School
Quakers Hill · Government primary · K-6
788 students · ICSEA 1078
John Palmer Public School
The Ponds · Government primary · K-6
950 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Barnier Public School Quakers Hill NSW | John Palmer Public School The Ponds NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #520 of 1,619 | #112 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1580 of 4,908 | #417 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 788 | 950 |
| Girls / boys | 398 / 390 | 429 / 521 |
| Foundation intake | 117 | 103 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.9 | 55.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 65% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Quakers Hill 2763 | The Ponds 2769 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | barnier-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | johnpalmer-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •John Palmer Public School scores higher on the Success Index (76.7 vs 63.7).
- •John Palmer Public School has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1078), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Palmer Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.4).
- •John Palmer Public School is the larger school with 950 students compared with 788.
- •John Palmer Public School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -10%).
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 Barnier Public School better than John Palmer Public School?
On the Success Index, John Palmer Public School ranks higher (76.7 vs 63.7 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 Barnier Public School and John Palmer Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Quakers Hill and The Ponds in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Barnier Public School has 18.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Palmer Public School has 17.1.
How do Barnier Public School and John Palmer Public School rank in NSW?
Barnier Public School is 520th of 1,619 and John Palmer Public School is 112th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.