Blayney Public School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Blayney
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 690 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blayney Public School
Blayney · Government primary · K-6
248 students · ICSEA 928
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Blayney
Blayney · Catholic primary · K-6
157 students · ICSEA 970
| Measure | Blayney Public School Blayney NSW | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Blayney Blayney NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1402 of 1,619 | #1044 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4286 of 4,908 | #3265 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 248 | 157 |
| Girls / boys | 112 / 136 | 73 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +101% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 928 | 970 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.7 | 10.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 11% |
| Suburb | Blayney 2799 | Blayney 2799 |
| Council area | Blayney | Blayney |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | blayney-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stjosephsblayney.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Blayney scores higher on the Success Index (42.3 vs 27.8).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Blayney has the higher ICSEA (970 vs 928), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blayney Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.0).
- •Blayney Public School is the larger school with 248 students compared with 157.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Blayney has grown faster over five years (101% vs -22%).
- •Blayney Public School is a government school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Blayney is a catholic 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 Blayney Public School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Blayney?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Blayney ranks higher (42.3 vs 27.8 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 Blayney Public School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Blayney?
About 690 m in a straight line, between Blayney and Blayney in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blayney Public School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Blayney has 15.0.
How do Blayney Public School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Blayney rank in NSW?
Blayney Public School is 1402nd of 1,619 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Blayney is 1044th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.