Blackett Public School vs Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 631 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blackett Public School
Blackett · Government primary · K-6
288 students · ICSEA 839
Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus
Mount Druitt · Government high school · 7-10
648 students · ICSEA 864
| Measure | Blackett Public School Blackett NSW | Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus Mount Druitt NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1542 of 1,619 | #469 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4666 of 4,908 | #1282 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-10 |
| Students | 288 | 648 |
| Girls / boys | 134 / 154 | 302 / 346 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 161 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 839 | 864 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 79% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.5 | 61.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 19.5 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 21% |
| Suburb | Blackett 2770 | Mount Druitt 2770 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blackett-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mtdruitt-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus scores higher on the Success Index (26.0 vs 22.2).
- •Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus has the higher ICSEA (864 vs 839), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.4).
- •Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus is the larger school with 648 students compared with 288.
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 Blackett Public School better than Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus?
On the Success Index, Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus ranks higher (26.0 vs 22.2 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 Blackett Public School and Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus?
About 631 m in a straight line, between Blackett and Mount Druitt in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blackett Public School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus has 10.5.
How do Blackett Public School and Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus rank in NSW?
Blackett Public School is 1542nd of 1,619 and Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus is 469th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.