Niland School vs Shalvey Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Niland School
Blackett · Government special · U
34 students · ICSEA 801
Shalvey Public School
Shalvey · Government primary · K-6
258 students · ICSEA 837
| Measure | Niland School Blackett NSW | Shalvey Public School Shalvey NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1608 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4868 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 34 | 258 |
| Girls / boys | 8 / 26 | 140 / 118 |
| Foundation intake | – | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 801 | 837 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 79% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 3.4 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 35% | 34% |
| Suburb | Blackett 2770 | Shalvey 2770 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | niland-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | shalvey-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Shalvey Public School has the higher ICSEA (837 vs 801), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Niland School has fewer students per teacher (3.4 vs 15.2).
- •Shalvey Public School is the larger school with 258 students compared with 34.
- •Niland School has grown faster over five years (10% 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 Niland School better than Shalvey Public 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 Niland School and Shalvey Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Blackett and Shalvey in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Niland School has 3.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shalvey Public School has 15.2.
How do Niland School and Shalvey Public School rank in NSW?
Niland School is unranked and Shalvey Public School is 1608th of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.