Blackett Public School vs Chifley College Shalvey Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km 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 Shalvey Campus
Shalvey · Government high school · 7-10
391 students · ICSEA 828
| Measure | Blackett Public School Blackett NSW | Chifley College Shalvey Campus Shalvey NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1542 of 1,619 | #518 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4666 of 4,908 | #1408 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-10 |
| Students | 288 | 391 |
| Girls / boys | 134 / 154 | 201 / 190 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 113 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 839 | 828 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 79% | 82% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.5 | 43.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 14.4 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 38% |
| Suburb | Blackett 2770 | Shalvey 2770 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blackett-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | shalvey-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Blackett Public School scores higher on the Success Index (22.2 vs 20.3).
- •Blackett Public School has the higher ICSEA (839 vs 828), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chifley College Shalvey Campus has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 13.4).
- •Chifley College Shalvey Campus is the larger school with 391 students compared with 288.
- •Blackett Public School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -4%).
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 Shalvey Campus?
On the Success Index, Blackett Public School ranks higher (22.2 vs 20.3 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 Blackett Public School and Chifley College Shalvey Campus?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Blackett and Shalvey 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 Shalvey Campus has 9.1.
How do Blackett Public School and Chifley College Shalvey Campus rank in NSW?
Blackett Public School is 1542nd of 1,619 and Chifley College Shalvey Campus is 518th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.