Birchgrove Public School vs Orange Grove Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.8 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
Orange Grove Public School
Leichhardt · Government primary · P-6
519 students · ICSEA 1132
| Measure | Birchgrove Public School Balmain NSW | Orange Grove Public School Leichhardt NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #167 of 1,619 | #150 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #605 of 4,908 | #561 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 214 | 519 |
| Girls / boys | 118 / 96 | 261 / 258 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -45% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1132 | 1132 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 30.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Balmain 2041 | Leichhardt 2040 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | birchgrove-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | orangegrov-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (74.2 vs 74.7).
- •Birchgrove Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.0).
- •Orange Grove Public School is the larger school with 519 students compared with 214.
- •Orange Grove Public School has grown faster over five years (-1% 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 Orange Grove 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 Orange Grove Public School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Balmain and Leichhardt 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 Orange Grove Public School has 17.0.
How do Birchgrove Public School and Orange Grove Public School rank in NSW?
Birchgrove Public School is 167th of 1,619 and Orange Grove Public School is 150th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.