Blacktown North Public School vs Seven Hills West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blacktown North Public School
Blacktown · Government primary · K-6
354 students · ICSEA 1042
Seven Hills West Public School
Seven Hills · Government primary · P-6
324 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Blacktown North Public School Blacktown NSW | Seven Hills West Public School Seven Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #276 of 1,619 | #781 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #936 of 4,908 | #2381 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 354 | 324 |
| Girls / boys | 176 / 178 | 153 / 171 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.2 | 27.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 6% |
| Suburb | Blacktown 2148 | Seven Hills 2147 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blacktownn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sevenhillw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Blacktown North Public School scores higher on the Success Index (70.9 vs 54.4).
- •Blacktown North Public School has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blacktown North Public School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 324.
- •Blacktown North Public School has grown faster over five years (22% 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 Blacktown North Public School better than Seven Hills West Public School?
On the Success Index, Blacktown North Public School ranks higher (70.9 vs 54.4 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 Blacktown North Public School and Seven Hills West Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Blacktown and Seven Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blacktown North Public School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Seven Hills West Public School has 12.0.
How do Blacktown North Public School and Seven Hills West Public School rank in NSW?
Blacktown North Public School is 276th of 1,619 and Seven Hills West Public School is 781st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.