Oakdale Public School vs The Oaks Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 5.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Oakdale Public School
Oakdale · Government primary · K-6
141 students · ICSEA 945
The Oaks Public School
The Oaks · Government primary · K-6
308 students · ICSEA 977
| Measure | Oakdale Public School Oakdale NSW | The Oaks Public School The Oaks NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1352 of 1,619 | #1201 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4167 of 4,908 | #3734 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 141 | 308 |
| Girls / boys | 73 / 68 | 145 / 163 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 945 | 977 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 18.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 9% |
| Suburb | Oakdale 2570 | The Oaks 2570 |
| Council area | Wollondilly | Wollondilly |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | oakdale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | theoaks-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •The Oaks Public School scores higher on the Success Index (35.6 vs 29.5).
- •The Oaks Public School has the higher ICSEA (977 vs 945), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Oakdale Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.8).
- •The Oaks Public School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 141.
- •Oakdale Public School has grown faster over five years (15% vs 8%).
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 Oakdale Public School better than The Oaks Public School?
On the Success Index, The Oaks Public School ranks higher (35.6 vs 29.5 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 Oakdale Public School and The Oaks Public School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Oakdale and The Oaks in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Oakdale Public School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Oaks Public School has 16.8.
How do Oakdale Public School and The Oaks Public School rank in NSW?
Oakdale Public School is 1352nd of 1,619 and The Oaks Public School is 1201st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.