Blairmount Public School vs Goulburn West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 128 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blairmount Public School
Blairmount · Government primary · K-6
450 students · ICSEA 978
Goulburn West Public School
Goulburn · Government primary · K-6
373 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | Blairmount Public School Blairmount NSW | Goulburn West Public School Goulburn NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1022 of 1,619 | #1338 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3184 of 4,908 | #4125 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 450 | 373 |
| Girls / boys | 216 / 234 | 186 / 187 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.1 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 9% |
| Suburb | Blairmount 2559 | Goulburn 2580 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Goulburn Mulwaree |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | blairmount-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | goulburnw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Blairmount Public School scores higher on the Success Index (43.4 vs 30.0).
- •Blairmount Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.3).
- •Blairmount Public School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 373.
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 Blairmount Public School better than Goulburn West Public School?
On the Success Index, Blairmount Public School ranks higher (43.4 vs 30.0 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 Blairmount Public School and Goulburn West Public School?
About 128 km in a straight line, between Blairmount and Goulburn in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blairmount Public School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Goulburn West Public School has 17.3.
How do Blairmount Public School and Goulburn West Public School rank in NSW?
Blairmount Public School is 1022nd of 1,619 and Goulburn West Public School is 1338th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.