Blackwell Public School vs Clairgate Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blackwell Public School
St Clair · Government primary · K-6
480 students · ICSEA 980
Clairgate Public School
St Clair · Government primary · K-6
409 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Blackwell Public School St Clair NSW | Clairgate Public School St Clair NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1283 of 1,619 | #1116 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3980 of 4,908 | #3494 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 480 | 409 |
| Girls / boys | 231 / 249 | 201 / 208 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 10% |
| Suburb | St Clair 2759 | St Clair 2759 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blackwell-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | clairgate-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Clairgate Public School scores higher on the Success Index (39.0 vs 32.0).
- •Clairgate Public School has the higher ICSEA (982 vs 980), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clairgate Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.0).
- •Blackwell Public School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 409.
- •Clairgate Public School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -24%).
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 Blackwell Public School better than Clairgate Public School?
On the Success Index, Clairgate Public School ranks higher (39.0 vs 32.0 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 Blackwell Public School and Clairgate Public School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between St Clair and St Clair in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blackwell Public School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Clairgate Public School has 15.3.
How do Blackwell Public School and Clairgate Public School rank in NSW?
Blackwell Public School is 1283rd of 1,619 and Clairgate Public School is 1116th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.