Blacktown South Public School vs Coreen School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 952 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blacktown South Public School
Blacktown · Government primary · K-6
936 students · ICSEA 1042
Coreen School
Blacktown · Government special · U
56 students · ICSEA 845
| Measure | Blacktown South Public School Blacktown NSW | Coreen School Blacktown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #865 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2635 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 936 | 56 |
| Girls / boys | 442 / 494 | 18 / 38 |
| Foundation intake | 109 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 845 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 2.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.1 | 21.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 83% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 45% |
| Suburb | Blacktown 2148 | Blacktown 2148 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blacktowns-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | coreen-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Blacktown South Public School has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 845), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coreen School has fewer students per teacher (2.6 vs 18.0).
- •Blacktown South Public School is the larger school with 936 students compared with 56.
- •Coreen School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -14%).
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 South Public School better than Coreen School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blacktown South Public School and Coreen School?
About 952 m in a straight line, between Blacktown and Blacktown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blacktown South Public School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Coreen School has 2.6.
How do Blacktown South Public School and Coreen School rank in NSW?
Blacktown South Public School is 865th of 1,619 and Coreen School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.