Australian International Academy, Kellyville Campus vs Kellyville Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian International Academy, Kellyville Campus
North Kellyville · Independent combined · K-12
733 students · ICSEA 1122
Kellyville Public School
Kellyville · Government primary · K-6
855 students · ICSEA 1136
| Measure | Australian International Academy, Kellyville Campus North Kellyville NSW | Kellyville Public School Kellyville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #62 of 314 | #91 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #180 of 1,259 | #350 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 733 | 855 |
| Girls / boys | 363 / 370 | 405 / 450 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 122 |
| Year 7 cohort | 68 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 25 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +52% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1122 | 1136 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 19.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.3 | 44.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | North Kellyville 2155 | Kellyville 2155 |
| Council area | The Hills | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kellyville.aia.nsw.edu.au/ | kellyville-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kellyville Public School scores higher on the Success Index (77.7 vs 74.9).
- •Kellyville Public School has the higher ICSEA (1136 vs 1122), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian International Academy, Kellyville Campus has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 19.4).
- •Kellyville Public School is the larger school with 855 students compared with 733.
- •Australian International Academy, Kellyville Campus has grown faster over five years (52% vs 9%).
- •Australian International Academy, Kellyville Campus is a independent school while Kellyville Public School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Australian International Academy, Kellyville Campus better than Kellyville Public School?
On the Success Index, Kellyville Public School ranks higher (77.7 vs 74.9 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 Australian International Academy, Kellyville Campus and Kellyville Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between North Kellyville and Kellyville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian International Academy, Kellyville Campus has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kellyville Public School has 19.4.
How do Australian International Academy, Kellyville Campus and Kellyville Public School rank in NSW?
Australian International Academy, Kellyville Campus is 62nd of 314 and Kellyville Public School is 91st of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.