Blairmount Public School vs Odyssey College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.8 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
Odyssey College
Eagle Vale · Independent special · 11
86 students · ICSEA 929
| Measure | Blairmount Public School Blairmount NSW | Odyssey College Eagle Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1022 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3184 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 11 |
| Students | 450 | 86 |
| Girls / boys | 216 / 234 | 28 / 58 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 929 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.1 | 6.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 24% |
| Suburb | Blairmount 2559 | Eagle Vale 2558 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blairmount-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.odysseyhouse.com.au |
The verdict
- •Blairmount Public School has the higher ICSEA (978 vs 929), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Odyssey College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.5).
- •Blairmount Public School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 86.
- •Blairmount Public School is a government school while Odyssey College is an independent 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 Blairmount Public School better than Odyssey College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blairmount Public School and Odyssey College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Blairmount and Eagle Vale 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 Odyssey College has 13.0.
How do Blairmount Public School and Odyssey College rank in NSW?
Blairmount Public School is 1022nd of 1,619 and Odyssey College is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.