Blackville Public School vs Dungog Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 167 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blackville Public School
Blackville · Government primary · K-6
9 students · ICSEA 914
Dungog Public School
Dungog · Government primary · K-6
191 students · ICSEA 914
| Measure | Blackville Public School Blackville NSW | Dungog Public School Dungog NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1450 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4424 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 9 | 191 |
| Girls / boys | 5 / 4 | 86 / 105 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 914 | 914 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 14.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.0 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 33% | 29% |
| Suburb | Blackville 2343 | Dungog 2420 |
| Council area | Liverpool Plains | Dungog |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | blackville-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | dungog-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Dungog Public School scores higher on the Success Index (26.1 vs 23.8).
- •Dungog Public School is the larger school with 191 students compared with 9.
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 Blackville Public School better than Dungog Public School?
On the Success Index, Dungog Public School ranks higher (26.1 vs 23.8 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 Blackville Public School and Dungog Public School?
About 167 km in a straight line, between Blackville and Dungog in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Blackville Public School and Dungog Public School rank in NSW?
Blackville Public School is unranked and Dungog Public School is 1450th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.