Ebenezer Christian College vs Shelley Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ebenezer Christian College
Prospect · Independent combined · K-10
140 students · ICSEA 995
Shelley Public School
Blacktown · Government primary · K-6
435 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Ebenezer Christian College Prospect NSW | Shelley Public School Blacktown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #250 of 314 | #1080 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #884 of 1,259 | #3367 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 140 | 435 |
| Girls / boys | 70 / 70 | 210 / 225 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | 12 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +36% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 995 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 27.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Prospect 2148 | Blacktown 2148 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ecc.nsw.edu.au/ | shelley-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Shelley Public School scores higher on the Success Index (40.8 vs 38.6).
- •Shelley Public School has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 995), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Shelley Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.1).
- •Shelley Public School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 140.
- •Ebenezer Christian College has grown faster over five years (36% vs -15%).
- •Ebenezer Christian College is a independent school while Shelley Public School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Ebenezer Christian College better than Shelley Public School?
On the Success Index, Shelley Public School ranks higher (40.8 vs 38.6 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 Ebenezer Christian College and Shelley Public School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Prospect and Blacktown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ebenezer Christian College has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shelley Public School has 16.0.
How do Ebenezer Christian College and Shelley Public School rank in NSW?
Ebenezer Christian College is 250th of 314 and Shelley Public School is 1080th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.