Blacktown West Public School vs St Patrick's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 685 m 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
St Patrick's Primary School
Blacktown · Catholic primary · K-6
295 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Blacktown West Public School Blacktown NSW | St Patrick's Primary School Blacktown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #938 of 1,619 | #409 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2897 of 4,908 | #1254 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 443 | 295 |
| Girls / boys | 210 / 233 | 149 / 146 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.7 | 19.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 11.3 |
| Language background other than English | 71% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Blacktown 2148 | Blacktown 2148 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blacktownw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stpatsblacktown.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.5 vs 47.2).
- •St Patrick's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blacktown West Public School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 295.
- •Blacktown West Public School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -1%).
- •Blacktown West Public School is a government school while St Patrick'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 West Public School better than St Patrick's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's Primary School ranks higher (67.5 vs 47.2 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 St Patrick's Primary School?
About 685 m 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 St Patrick's Primary School has 15.1.
How do Blacktown West Public School and St Patrick's Primary School rank in NSW?
Blacktown West Public School is 938th of 1,619 and St Patrick's Primary School is 409th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.