Blackwell Public School vs Holy Spirit Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 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
Holy Spirit Primary School
St Clair · Catholic primary · K-6
331 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Blackwell Public School St Clair NSW | Holy Spirit Primary School St Clair NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1283 of 1,619 | #628 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3980 of 4,908 | #1909 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 480 | 331 |
| Girls / boys | 231 / 249 | 187 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 55 |
| 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 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.0 | 22.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 1% |
| Suburb | St Clair 2759 | St Clair 2759 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blackwell-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.hsstclair.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.2 vs 32.0).
- •Holy Spirit Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 980), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Spirit Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.0).
- •Blackwell Public School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 331.
- •Holy Spirit Primary School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -24%).
- •Blackwell Public School is a government school while Holy Spirit 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 Blackwell Public School better than Holy Spirit Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Spirit Primary School ranks higher (60.2 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 Holy Spirit Primary School?
About 1.4 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 Holy Spirit Primary School has 14.7.
How do Blackwell Public School and Holy Spirit Primary School rank in NSW?
Blackwell Public School is 1283rd of 1,619 and Holy Spirit Primary School is 628th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.