Dawson Public School vs Hebersham Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 965 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dawson Public School
Dharruk · Government primary · P-6
293 students · ICSEA 898
Hebersham Public School
Hebersham · Government primary · K-6
515 students · ICSEA 904
| Measure | Dawson Public School Dharruk NSW | Hebersham Public School Hebersham NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1396 of 1,619 | #1447 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4273 of 4,908 | #4418 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 293 | 515 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 141 | 254 / 261 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 898 | 904 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 36.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 21% |
| Suburb | Dharruk 2770 | Hebersham 2770 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | dawson-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | hebersham-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Dawson Public School scores higher on the Success Index (28.0 vs 26.2).
- •Hebersham Public School has the higher ICSEA (904 vs 898), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dawson Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.1).
- •Hebersham Public School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 293.
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 Dawson Public School better than Hebersham Public School?
On the Success Index, Dawson Public School ranks higher (28.0 vs 26.2 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 Dawson Public School and Hebersham Public School?
About 965 m in a straight line, between Dharruk and Hebersham in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dawson Public School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hebersham Public School has 14.1.
How do Dawson Public School and Hebersham Public School rank in NSW?
Dawson Public School is 1396th of 1,619 and Hebersham Public School is 1447th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.