Ashmont Public School vs Kempsey South Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 680 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashmont Public School
Wagga Wagga · Government primary · K-6
300 students · ICSEA 766
Kempsey South Public School
Kempsey · Government primary · K-6
129 students · ICSEA 767
| Measure | Ashmont Public School Wagga Wagga NSW | Kempsey South Public School Kempsey NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1578 of 1,619 | #1536 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4761 of 4,908 | #4656 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 300 | 129 |
| Girls / boys | 140 / 160 | 55 / 74 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 766 | 767 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 84% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 7.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 16.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 8.7 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 59% | 65% |
| Suburb | Wagga Wagga 2650 | Kempsey 2440 |
| Council area | Wagga Wagga | Kempsey |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | ashmont-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kempseysth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kempsey South Public School scores higher on the Success Index (22.4 vs 20.3).
- •Kempsey South Public School has the higher ICSEA (767 vs 766), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kempsey South Public School has fewer students per teacher (7.6 vs 13.9).
- •Ashmont Public School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 129.
- •Ashmont Public School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -2%).
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 Ashmont Public School better than Kempsey South Public School?
On the Success Index, Kempsey South Public School ranks higher (22.4 vs 20.3 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 Ashmont Public School and Kempsey South Public School?
About 680 km in a straight line, between Wagga Wagga and Kempsey in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashmont Public School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kempsey South Public School has 7.6.
How do Ashmont Public School and Kempsey South Public School rank in NSW?
Ashmont Public School is 1578th of 1,619 and Kempsey South Public School is 1536th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.