Shalvey Public School vs Willmot Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Shalvey Public School
Shalvey · Government primary · K-6
258 students · ICSEA 837
Willmot Public School
Willmot · Government primary · K-6
162 students · ICSEA 817
| Measure | Shalvey Public School Shalvey NSW | Willmot Public School Willmot NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 17 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1608 of 1,619 | #1445 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4868 of 4,908 | #4414 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 258 | 162 |
| Girls / boys | 140 / 118 | 82 / 80 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 837 | 817 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 79% | 80% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 5.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 27.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 34% | 43% |
| Suburb | Shalvey 2770 | Willmot 2770 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | shalvey-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | willmot-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Willmot Public School scores higher on the Success Index (26.3 vs 16.5).
- •Shalvey Public School has the higher ICSEA (837 vs 817), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Willmot Public School has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 15.2).
- •Shalvey Public School is the larger school with 258 students compared with 162.
- •Willmot Public School has grown faster over five years (9% 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 Shalvey Public School better than Willmot Public School?
On the Success Index, Willmot Public School ranks higher (26.3 vs 16.5 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 Shalvey Public School and Willmot Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Shalvey and Willmot in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Shalvey Public School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Willmot Public School has 5.8.
How do Shalvey Public School and Willmot Public School rank in NSW?
Shalvey Public School is 1608th of 1,619 and Willmot Public School is 1445th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.