Blacktown North Public School vs St Bernadette's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 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
St Bernadette's Primary School
Lalor Park · Catholic primary · K-6
226 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Blacktown North Public School Blacktown NSW | St Bernadette's Primary School Lalor Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #276 of 1,619 | #555 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #936 of 4,908 | #1703 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 354 | 226 |
| Girls / boys | 176 / 178 | 107 / 119 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.2 | 17.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Blacktown 2148 | Lalor Park 2147 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blacktownn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stbernadetteslalorpark.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Blacktown North Public School scores higher on the Success Index (70.9 vs 62.4).
- •Blacktown North Public School has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blacktown North Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.1).
- •Blacktown North Public School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 226.
- •Blacktown North Public School has grown faster over five years (22% vs 3%).
- •Blacktown North Public School is a government school while St Bernadette's Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Bernadette's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Blacktown North Public School ranks higher (70.9 vs 62.4 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 St Bernadette's Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Blacktown and Lalor Park 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 St Bernadette's Primary School has 13.1.
How do Blacktown North Public School and St Bernadette's Primary School rank in NSW?
Blacktown North Public School is 276th of 1,619 and St Bernadette's Primary School is 555th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.