Blaxland Public School vs Wycliffe Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.1 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
Wycliffe Christian School
Warrimoo · Independent combined · K-12
586 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | Blaxland Public School Blaxland NSW | Wycliffe Christian School Warrimoo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #392 of 1,619 | #89 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1220 of 4,908 | #263 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 137 | 586 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 57 | 309 / 277 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 55 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 26 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +80% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 48.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 26.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 2% |
| Suburb | Blaxland 2774 | Warrimoo 2774 |
| Council area | Blue Mountains | Blue Mountains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blaxland-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.wycliffe.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wycliffe Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (70.0 vs 67.8).
- •Wycliffe Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 1068), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wycliffe Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.7).
- •Wycliffe Christian School is the larger school with 586 students compared with 137.
- •Wycliffe Christian School has grown faster over five years (80% vs 15%).
- •Blaxland Public School is a government school while Wycliffe Christian School 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 Blaxland Public School better than Wycliffe Christian School?
On the Success Index, Wycliffe Christian School ranks higher (70.0 vs 67.8 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 Wycliffe Christian School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Blaxland and Warrimoo 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 Wycliffe Christian School has 12.1.
How do Blaxland Public School and Wycliffe Christian School rank in NSW?
Blaxland Public School is 392nd of 1,619 and Wycliffe Christian School is 89th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.