Blaxland East Public School vs Emu Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blaxland East Public School
Blaxland East · Government primary · K-6
379 students · ICSEA 1068
Emu Heights Public School
Emu Plains · Government primary · K-6
237 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Blaxland East Public School Blaxland East NSW | Emu Heights Public School Emu Plains NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #599 of 1,619 | #1028 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1823 of 4,908 | #3208 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 379 | 237 |
| Girls / boys | 194 / 185 | 121 / 116 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.5 | 14.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 9% |
| Suburb | Blaxland East 2774 | Emu Plains 2750 |
| Council area | Blue Mountains | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blaxlande-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | emuheights-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Blaxland East Public School scores higher on the Success Index (61.2 vs 43.2).
- •Blaxland East Public School has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blaxland East Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.7).
- •Blaxland East Public School is the larger school with 379 students compared with 237.
- •Blaxland East Public School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -19%).
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 Blaxland East Public School better than Emu Heights Public School?
On the Success Index, Blaxland East Public School ranks higher (61.2 vs 43.2 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 Blaxland East Public School and Emu Heights Public School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Blaxland East and Emu Plains in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blaxland East Public School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Emu Heights Public School has 16.7.
How do Blaxland East Public School and Emu Heights Public School rank in NSW?
Blaxland East Public School is 599th of 1,619 and Emu Heights Public School is 1028th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.