Birchgrove Public School vs Oatley West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 17 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
Oatley West Public School
Oatley · Government primary · K-6
519 students · ICSEA 1132
| Measure | Birchgrove Public School Balmain NSW | Oatley West Public School Oatley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #167 of 1,619 | #299 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #605 of 4,908 | #991 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 214 | 519 |
| Girls / boys | 118 / 96 | 242 / 277 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 81 |
| 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 | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 29.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Balmain 2041 | Oatley 2223 |
| Council area | Inner West | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | birchgrove-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | oatleywest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Birchgrove Public School scores higher on the Success Index (74.2 vs 70.3).
- •Birchgrove Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.7).
- •Oatley West Public School is the larger school with 519 students compared with 214.
- •Oatley West 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Birchgrove Public School better than Oatley West Public School?
On the Success Index, Birchgrove Public School ranks higher (74.2 vs 70.3 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 Birchgrove Public School and Oatley West Public School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Balmain and Oatley 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 Oatley West Public School has 17.7.
How do Birchgrove Public School and Oatley West Public School rank in NSW?
Birchgrove Public School is 167th of 1,619 and Oatley West Public School is 299th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.