Blackett Public School vs Dawson Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 641 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
Dawson Public School
Dharruk · Government primary · P-6
293 students · ICSEA 898
| Measure | Blackett Public School Blackett NSW | Dawson Public School Dharruk NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1542 of 1,619 | #1396 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4666 of 4,908 | #4273 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 288 | 293 |
| Girls / boys | 134 / 154 | 152 / 141 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 839 | 898 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 79% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.5 | 22.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 6.9 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 17% |
| Suburb | Blackett 2770 | Dharruk 2770 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blackett-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | dawson-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Dawson Public School scores higher on the Success Index (28.0 vs 22.2).
- •Dawson Public School has the higher ICSEA (898 vs 839), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dawson Public School is the larger school with 293 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 Dawson Public School?
On the Success Index, Dawson Public School ranks higher (28.0 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 Dawson Public School?
About 641 m in a straight line, between Blackett and Dharruk 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 Dawson Public School has 13.2.
How do Blackett Public School and Dawson Public School rank in NSW?
Blackett Public School is 1542nd of 1,619 and Dawson Public School is 1396th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.