Blackalls Park Public School vs Toronto High 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.
Blackalls Park Public School
Blackalls Park · Government primary · K-6
217 students · ICSEA 966
Toronto High School
Toronto · Government high school · 7-12
952 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Blackalls Park Public School Blackalls Park NSW | Toronto High School Toronto NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1132 of 1,619 | #353 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3539 of 4,908 | #997 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 217 | 952 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 124 | 433 / 519 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 173 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 99 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 78.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 21.8 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 18% |
| Suburb | Blackalls Park 2283 | Toronto 2283 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blackallpk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | toronto-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (38.4 vs 38.1).
- •Blackalls Park Public School has the higher ICSEA (966 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Toronto High School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.4).
- •Toronto High School is the larger school with 952 students compared with 217.
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 Blackalls Park Public School better than Toronto High 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 Blackalls Park Public School and Toronto High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Blackalls Park and Toronto in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blackalls Park Public School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toronto High School has 12.1.
How do Blackalls Park Public School and Toronto High School rank in NSW?
Blackalls Park Public School is 1132nd of 1,619 and Toronto High School is 353rd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.