Birchgrove Public School vs Jasper Road Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 21 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Birchgrove Public School
Balmain · Government primary · P-6
214 students · ICSEA 1132
Jasper Road Public School
Baulkham Hills · Government primary · K-6
803 students · ICSEA 1132
| Measure | Birchgrove Public School Balmain NSW | Jasper Road Public School Baulkham Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #167 of 1,619 | #143 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #605 of 4,908 | #547 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 214 | 803 |
| Girls / boys | 118 / 96 | 377 / 426 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 111 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -45% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1132 | 1132 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 49.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Balmain 2041 | Baulkham Hills 2153 |
| Council area | Inner West | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | birchgrove-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | jasperroad-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (74.2 vs 74.8).
- •Birchgrove Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.1).
- •Jasper Road Public School is the larger school with 803 students compared with 214.
- •Jasper Road Public School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -45%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Lane Cove
Frequently asked questions
Is Birchgrove Public School better than Jasper Road Public 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 Birchgrove Public School and Jasper Road Public School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Balmain and Baulkham Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Birchgrove Public School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Jasper Road Public School has 16.1.
How do Birchgrove Public School and Jasper Road Public School rank in NSW?
Birchgrove Public School is 167th of 1,619 and Jasper Road Public School is 143rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.