Dawson Public School vs Niland School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 985 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
Niland School
Blackett · Government special · U
34 students · ICSEA 801
| Measure | Dawson Public School Dharruk NSW | Niland School Blackett NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1396 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4273 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | P-6 | U |
| Students | 293 | 34 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 141 | 8 / 26 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 898 | 801 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 3.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 10.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 35% |
| Suburb | Dharruk 2770 | Blackett 2770 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | dawson-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | niland-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Dawson Public School has the higher ICSEA (898 vs 801), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Niland School has fewer students per teacher (3.4 vs 13.2).
- •Dawson Public School is the larger school with 293 students compared with 34.
- •Niland School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -4%).
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 Niland 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 Dawson Public School and Niland School?
About 985 m in a straight line, between Dharruk and Blackett 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 Niland School has 3.4.
How do Dawson Public School and Niland School rank in NSW?
Dawson Public School is 1396th of 1,619 and Niland School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.