Blaxcell Street Public School vs Chester Hill North Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blaxcell Street Public School
Granville · Government primary · K-6
948 students · ICSEA 957
Chester Hill North Public School
Chester Hill · Government primary · K-6
400 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Blaxcell Street Public School Granville NSW | Chester Hill North Public School Chester Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1299 of 1,619 | #1142 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4020 of 4,908 | #3580 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 948 | 400 |
| Girls / boys | 474 / 474 | 174 / 226 |
| Foundation intake | 115 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.0 | 35.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Granville 2142 | Chester Hill 2162 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blaxcellst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | chesterhin-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Chester Hill North Public School scores higher on the Success Index (37.8 vs 31.4).
- •Blaxcell Street Public School has the higher ICSEA (957 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chester Hill North Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.0).
- •Blaxcell Street Public School is the larger school with 948 students compared with 400.
- •Blaxcell Street Public School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -15%).
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 Blaxcell Street Public School better than Chester Hill North Public School?
On the Success Index, Chester Hill North Public School ranks higher (37.8 vs 31.4 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 Blaxcell Street Public School and Chester Hill North Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Granville and Chester Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blaxcell Street Public School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Chester Hill North Public School has 11.2.
How do Blaxcell Street Public School and Chester Hill North Public School rank in NSW?
Blaxcell Street Public School is 1299th of 1,619 and Chester Hill North Public School is 1142nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.