Mount Druitt Public School vs Whalan Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Druitt Public School
Mount Druitt · Government primary · P-6
565 students · ICSEA 961
Whalan Public School
Whalan · Government primary · P-6
340 students · ICSEA 870
| Measure | Mount Druitt Public School Mount Druitt NSW | Whalan Public School Whalan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #979 of 1,619 | #1478 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3046 of 4,908 | #4501 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 565 | 340 |
| Girls / boys | 282 / 283 | 156 / 184 |
| Foundation intake | 89 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 961 | 870 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.6 | 25.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 7.7 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 38% |
| Suburb | Mount Druitt 2770 | Whalan 2770 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mtdruitt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | whalan-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Druitt Public School scores higher on the Success Index (45.5 vs 25.0).
- •Mount Druitt Public School has the higher ICSEA (961 vs 870), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Druitt Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.5).
- •Mount Druitt Public School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 340.
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 Mount Druitt Public School better than Whalan Public School?
On the Success Index, Mount Druitt Public School ranks higher (45.5 vs 25.0 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 Mount Druitt Public School and Whalan Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mount Druitt and Whalan in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Druitt Public School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Whalan Public School has 13.5.
How do Mount Druitt Public School and Whalan Public School rank in NSW?
Mount Druitt Public School is 979th of 1,619 and Whalan Public School is 1478th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.