Nagle College vs Shelley Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nagle College
Blacktown · Catholic high school · 7-12
532 students · ICSEA 1048
Shelley Public School
Blacktown · Government primary · K-6
435 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Nagle College Blacktown NSW | Shelley Public School Blacktown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #162 of 539 | #1080 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #411 of 1,472 | #3367 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 532 | 435 |
| Girls / boys | 532 / 0 | 210 / 225 |
| Foundation intake | – | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | 74 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 90 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.8 | 27.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Blacktown 2148 | Blacktown 2148 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nagleblacktown.catholic.edu.au | shelley-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Nagle College scores higher on the Success Index (64.5 vs 40.8).
- •Nagle College has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nagle College has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.0).
- •Nagle College is the larger school with 532 students compared with 435.
- •Shelley Public School has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -28%).
- •Nagle College is a catholic 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 Nagle College better than Shelley Public School?
On the Success Index, Nagle College ranks higher (64.5 vs 40.8 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 Nagle College and Shelley Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Blacktown and Blacktown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nagle College has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shelley Public School has 16.0.
How do Nagle College and Shelley Public School rank in NSW?
Nagle College is 162nd of 539 and Shelley Public School is 1080th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.