Emerton Public School vs Halinda School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emerton Public School
Emerton · Government primary · K-6
218 students · ICSEA 873
Halinda School
Whalan · Government special · U
114 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Emerton Public School Emerton NSW | Halinda School Whalan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1485 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4520 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 218 | 114 |
| Girls / boys | 106 / 112 | 26 / 88 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 873 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 76% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 5.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 23.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 22.0 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 17% |
| Suburb | Emerton 2770 | Whalan 2770 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | emerton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | halinda-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Halinda School has the higher ICSEA (955 vs 873), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Halinda School has fewer students per teacher (5.0 vs 12.3).
- •Emerton Public School is the larger school with 218 students compared with 114.
- •Halinda School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -6%).
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 Emerton Public School better than Halinda 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 Emerton Public School and Halinda School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Emerton and Whalan in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emerton Public School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Halinda School has 5.0.
How do Emerton Public School and Halinda School rank in NSW?
Emerton Public School is 1485th of 1,619 and Halinda School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.