Bert Oldfield Public School vs Shelley Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bert Oldfield Public School
Seven Hills · Government primary · K-6
175 students · ICSEA 1015
Shelley Public School
Blacktown · Government primary · K-6
435 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Bert Oldfield Public School Seven Hills NSW | Shelley Public School Blacktown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #904 of 1,619 | #1080 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2787 of 4,908 | #3367 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 175 | 435 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 91 | 210 / 225 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 27.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Seven Hills 2147 | Blacktown 2148 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bertoldfie-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | shelley-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bert Oldfield Public School scores higher on the Success Index (48.7 vs 40.8).
- •Bert Oldfield Public School has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bert Oldfield Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.0).
- •Shelley Public School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 175.
- •Shelley Public School has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -34%).
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 Bert Oldfield Public School better than Shelley Public School?
On the Success Index, Bert Oldfield Public School ranks higher (48.7 vs 40.8 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 Bert Oldfield Public School and Shelley Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Seven Hills and Blacktown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bert Oldfield Public School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shelley Public School has 16.0.
How do Bert Oldfield Public School and Shelley Public School rank in NSW?
Bert Oldfield Public School is 904th of 1,619 and Shelley Public School is 1080th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.