Busby West Public School vs Heckenberg Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Busby West Public School
Green Valley · Government primary · P-6
304 students · ICSEA 895
Heckenberg Public School
Heckenberg · Government primary · K-6
209 students · ICSEA 848
| Measure | Busby West Public School Green Valley NSW | Heckenberg Public School Heckenberg NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1531 of 1,619 | #1563 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4644 of 4,908 | #4719 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 304 | 209 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 173 | 105 / 104 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 895 | 848 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.8 | 21.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 74% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 17% |
| Suburb | Green Valley 2168 | Heckenberg 2168 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | busbywest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | heckenberg-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Busby West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (22.7 vs 21.3).
- •Busby West Public School has the higher ICSEA (895 vs 848), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Busby West Public School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 209.
- •Heckenberg Public School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -14%).
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 Busby West Public School better than Heckenberg Public School?
On the Success Index, Busby West Public School ranks higher (22.7 vs 21.3 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 Busby West Public School and Heckenberg Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Green Valley and Heckenberg in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Busby West Public School has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heckenberg Public School has 9.8.
How do Busby West Public School and Heckenberg Public School rank in NSW?
Busby West Public School is 1531st of 1,619 and Heckenberg Public School is 1563rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.