Blacktown South Public School vs Mitchell High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km 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
Mitchell High School
Blacktown · Government high school · 7-12
876 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | Blacktown South Public School Blacktown NSW | Mitchell High School Blacktown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #865 of 1,619 | #385 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2635 of 4,908 | #1075 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 936 | 876 |
| Girls / boys | 442 / 494 | 414 / 462 |
| Foundation intake | 109 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 157 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 136 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.1 | 63.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 12.9 |
| Language background other than English | 83% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Blacktown 2148 | Blacktown 2148 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blacktowns-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mitchell-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Blacktown South Public School scores higher on the Success Index (50.8 vs 34.5).
- •Blacktown South Public School has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mitchell High School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.0).
- •Blacktown South Public School is the larger school with 936 students compared with 876.
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 Mitchell High School?
On the Success Index, Blacktown South Public School ranks higher (50.8 vs 34.5 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 South Public School and Mitchell High School?
About 1.1 km 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 Mitchell High School has 13.7.
How do Blacktown South Public School and Mitchell High School rank in NSW?
Blacktown South Public School is 865th of 1,619 and Mitchell High School is 385th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.