North Haven Public School vs Walters Road Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 300 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
North Haven Public School
North Haven · Government primary · K-6
232 students · ICSEA 997
Walters Road Public School
Blacktown · Government primary · K-6
523 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | North Haven Public School North Haven NSW | Walters Road Public School Blacktown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #854 of 1,619 | #987 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2598 of 4,908 | #3071 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 232 | 523 |
| Girls / boys | 107 / 125 | 257 / 266 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 997 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 34.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 5% |
| Suburb | North Haven 2443 | Blacktown 2148 |
| Council area | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | northhaven-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | waltersrd-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •North Haven Public School scores higher on the Success Index (51.3 vs 45.2).
- •Walters Road Public School is the larger school with 523 students compared with 232.
- •North Haven Public School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -14%).
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 North Haven Public School better than Walters Road Public School?
On the Success Index, North Haven Public School ranks higher (51.3 vs 45.2 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 North Haven Public School and Walters Road Public School?
About 300 km in a straight line, between North Haven and Blacktown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
North Haven Public School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Walters Road Public School has 15.2.
How do North Haven Public School and Walters Road Public School rank in NSW?
North Haven Public School is 854th of 1,619 and Walters Road Public School is 987th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.