Liverpool West Public School vs Oberon Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 100 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Liverpool West Public School
Liverpool · Government primary · P-6
668 students · ICSEA 920
Oberon Public School
Oberon · Government primary · K-6
218 students · ICSEA 920
| Measure | Liverpool West Public School Liverpool NSW | Oberon Public School Oberon NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1350 of 1,619 | #1538 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4159 of 4,908 | #4659 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 668 | 218 |
| Girls / boys | 335 / 333 | 111 / 107 |
| Foundation intake | 117 | 26 |
| 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 | 920 | 920 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.8 | 14.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 3.5 |
| Language background other than English | 86% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 17% |
| Suburb | Liverpool 2170 | Oberon 2787 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Oberon |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | liverpoolw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | oberon-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Liverpool West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (29.6 vs 22.4).
- •Liverpool West Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.6).
- •Liverpool West Public School is the larger school with 668 students compared with 218.
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 Liverpool West Public School better than Oberon Public School?
On the Success Index, Liverpool West Public School ranks higher (29.6 vs 22.4 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 Liverpool West Public School and Oberon Public School?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Oberon in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Liverpool West Public School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oberon Public School has 15.6.
How do Liverpool West Public School and Oberon Public School rank in NSW?
Liverpool West Public School is 1350th of 1,619 and Oberon Public School is 1538th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.