Bossley Park Public School vs Prairievale Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bossley Park Public School
Bossley Park · Government primary · K-6
265 students · ICSEA 934
Prairievale Public School
Bossley Park · Government primary · K-6
419 students · ICSEA 894
| Measure | Bossley Park Public School Bossley Park NSW | Prairievale Public School Bossley Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1457 of 1,619 | #1484 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4447 of 4,908 | #4518 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 265 | 419 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 143 | 195 / 224 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -35% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 894 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.7 | 36.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 90% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 6% |
| Suburb | Bossley Park 2176 | Bossley Park 2176 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bossleypk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | prairieval-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (25.7 vs 24.8).
- •Bossley Park Public School has the higher ICSEA (934 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Prairievale Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.5).
- •Prairievale Public School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 265.
- •Prairievale Public School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -35%).
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 Bossley Park Public School better than Prairievale Public 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 Bossley Park Public School and Prairievale Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bossley Park and Bossley Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bossley Park Public School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Prairievale Public School has 11.6.
How do Bossley Park Public School and Prairievale Public School rank in NSW?
Bossley Park Public School is 1457th of 1,619 and Prairievale Public School is 1484th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.