Blacktown West Public School vs Marayong Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 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
Marayong Public School
Blacktown · Government primary · P-6
557 students · ICSEA 981
| Measure | Blacktown West Public School Blacktown NSW | Marayong Public School Blacktown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #938 of 1,619 | #918 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2897 of 4,908 | #2840 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 443 | 557 |
| Girls / boys | 210 / 233 | 250 / 307 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 98 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 981 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.7 | 44.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 13.3 |
| Language background other than English | 71% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 7% |
| Suburb | Blacktown 2148 | Blacktown 2148 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blacktownw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | marayong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (47.2 vs 48.0).
- •Blacktown West Public School has the higher ICSEA (992 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marayong Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.9).
- •Marayong Public School is the larger school with 557 students compared with 443.
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 Marayong Public 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 West Public School and Marayong Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Blacktown and Blacktown 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 Marayong Public School has 12.5.
How do Blacktown West Public School and Marayong Public School rank in NSW?
Blacktown West Public School is 938th of 1,619 and Marayong Public School is 918th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.