Bidwill Public School vs Niland School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bidwill Public School
Bidwill · Government primary · P-6
410 students · ICSEA 825
Niland School
Blackett · Government special · U
34 students · ICSEA 801
| Measure | Bidwill Public School Bidwill NSW | Niland School Blackett NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1410 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4304 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | P-6 | U |
| Students | 410 | 34 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 209 | 8 / 26 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 825 | 801 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 84% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 3.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.3 | 10.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 33% | 35% |
| Suburb | Bidwill 2770 | Blackett 2770 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bidwill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | niland-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bidwill Public School has the higher ICSEA (825 vs 801), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Niland School has fewer students per teacher (3.4 vs 11.0).
- •Bidwill Public School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 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 Bidwill Public School better than Niland School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bidwill Public School and Niland School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bidwill and Blackett in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bidwill Public School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Niland School has 3.4.
How do Bidwill Public School and Niland School rank in NSW?
Bidwill Public School is 1410th of 1,619 and Niland School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.