Blaxland Public School vs Malabar Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 65 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blaxland Public School
Blaxland · Government primary · K-6
137 students · ICSEA 1068
Malabar Public School
Malabar · Government primary · K-6
244 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | Blaxland Public School Blaxland NSW | Malabar Public School Malabar NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #392 of 1,619 | #668 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1220 of 4,908 | #2036 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 137 | 244 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 57 | 124 / 120 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 14.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 9% |
| Suburb | Blaxland 2774 | Malabar 2036 |
| Council area | Blue Mountains | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blaxland-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | malabar-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Blaxland Public School scores higher on the Success Index (67.8 vs 58.7).
- •Blaxland Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.3).
- •Malabar Public School is the larger school with 244 students compared with 137.
- •Blaxland Public School has grown faster over five years (15% 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 Public School better than Malabar Public School?
On the Success Index, Blaxland Public School ranks higher (67.8 vs 58.7 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 Public School and Malabar Public School?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Blaxland and Malabar in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blaxland Public School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Malabar Public School has 17.3.
How do Blaxland Public School and Malabar Public School rank in NSW?
Blaxland Public School is 392nd of 1,619 and Malabar Public School is 668th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.