Blaxland Public School vs Wycliffe Hope School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.2 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 Hope School
Warrimoo · Independent special · U
39 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Blaxland Public School Blaxland NSW | Wycliffe Hope School Warrimoo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #392 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1220 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 137 | 39 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 57 | 16 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 5.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 7.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 3% |
| 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/wycliffe-hope-school |
The verdict
- •Blaxland Public School has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wycliffe Hope School has fewer students per teacher (5.3 vs 14.7).
- •Blaxland Public School is the larger school with 137 students compared with 39.
- •Blaxland Public School is a government school while Wycliffe Hope 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 Hope School?
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 Blaxland Public School and Wycliffe Hope School?
About 2.2 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 Hope School has 5.3.
How do Blaxland Public School and Wycliffe Hope School rank in NSW?
Blaxland Public School is 392nd of 1,619 and Wycliffe Hope School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.