A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary School vs Kinma School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary School
Duffys Forest · Independent primary · K-6
78 students · ICSEA 962
Kinma School
Terrey Hills · Independent primary · K-6
67 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary School Duffys Forest NSW | Kinma School Terrey Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 78 | 67 |
| Girls / boys | 37 / 41 | 32 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +34% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 962 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 8.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Duffys Forest 2084 | Terrey Hills 2084 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alexander.nsw.edu.au | www.kinma.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kinma School scores higher on the Success Index (72.1 vs 39.2).
- •Kinma School has the higher ICSEA (1096 vs 962), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kinma School has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 9.1).
- •A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary School is the larger school with 78 students compared with 67.
- •A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary School has grown faster over five years (34% vs -26%).
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 A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary School better than Kinma School?
On the Success Index, Kinma School ranks higher (72.1 vs 39.2 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 A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary School and Kinma School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Duffys Forest and Terrey Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary School has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kinma School has 8.2.
How do A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary School and Kinma School rank in NSW?
A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary School is unranked and Kinma School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.