Blacktown West Public School vs Doonside Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blacktown West Public School
Blacktown · Government primary · K-6
443 students · ICSEA 992
Doonside Public School
Doonside · Government primary · P-6
258 students · ICSEA 900
| Measure | Blacktown West Public School Blacktown NSW | Doonside Public School Doonside NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #938 of 1,619 | #1424 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2897 of 4,908 | #4357 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 443 | 258 |
| Girls / boys | 210 / 233 | 109 / 149 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 900 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.7 | 22.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 8.7 |
| Language background other than English | 71% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 22% |
| Suburb | Blacktown 2148 | Doonside 2767 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blacktownw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | doonside-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Blacktown West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (47.2 vs 26.9).
- •Blacktown West Public School has the higher ICSEA (992 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Doonside Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.9).
- •Blacktown West Public School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 258.
- •Blacktown West Public School has grown faster over five years (9% 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 West Public School better than Doonside Public School?
On the Success Index, Blacktown West Public School ranks higher (47.2 vs 26.9 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 West Public School and Doonside Public School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Blacktown and Doonside in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blacktown West Public School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Doonside Public School has 11.4.
How do Blacktown West Public School and Doonside Public School rank in NSW?
Blacktown West Public School is 938th of 1,619 and Doonside Public School is 1424th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.