Buxton Public School vs Picton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 8.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Buxton Public School
Buxton · Government primary · K-6
163 students · ICSEA 949
Picton High School
Picton · Government high school · 7-12
1,182 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Buxton Public School Buxton NSW | Picton High School Picton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1404 of 1,619 | #360 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4289 of 4,908 | #1014 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 163 | 1,182 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 79 | 592 / 590 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 232 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 112 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 95.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 26.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 12% |
| Suburb | Buxton 2571 | Picton 2571 |
| Council area | Wollondilly | Wollondilly |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | buxton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | picton-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Picton High School scores higher on the Success Index (37.3 vs 27.8).
- •Picton High School has the higher ICSEA (950 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Picton High School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.2).
- •Picton High School is the larger school with 1,182 students compared with 163.
- •Picton High School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 0%).
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 Buxton Public School better than Picton High School?
On the Success Index, Picton High School ranks higher (37.3 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 Buxton Public School and Picton High School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Buxton and Picton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Buxton Public School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Picton High School has 12.4.
How do Buxton Public School and Picton High School rank in NSW?
Buxton Public School is 1404th of 1,619 and Picton High School is 360th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.