Bardwell Park Infants School vs Kingdom Culture Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bardwell Park Infants School
Bardwell Park · Government primary · K-2
33 students · ICSEA 1088
Kingdom Culture Christian School
Arncliffe · Independent combined · K-12
196 students · ICSEA 1082
| Measure | Bardwell Park Infants School Bardwell Park NSW | Kingdom Culture Christian School Arncliffe NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #139 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #451 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-2 | K-12 |
| Students | 33 | 196 |
| Girls / boys | 19 / 14 | 97 / 99 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 23 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 4 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +202% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1082 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 13.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 89% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bardwell Park 2207 | Arncliffe 2205 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bardwelpki-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.kccs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bardwell Park Infants School scores higher on the Success Index (71.5 vs 60.6).
- •Bardwell Park Infants School has the higher ICSEA (1088 vs 1082), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bardwell Park Infants School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.4).
- •Kingdom Culture Christian School is the larger school with 196 students compared with 33.
- •Kingdom Culture Christian School has grown faster over five years (202% vs 3%).
- •Bardwell Park Infants School is a government school while Kingdom Culture Christian School is an independent 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 Bardwell Park Infants School better than Kingdom Culture Christian School?
On the Success Index, Bardwell Park Infants School ranks higher (71.5 vs 60.6 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 Bardwell Park Infants School and Kingdom Culture Christian School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bardwell Park and Arncliffe in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bardwell Park Infants School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kingdom Culture Christian School has 14.4.
How do Bardwell Park Infants School and Kingdom Culture Christian School rank in NSW?
Bardwell Park Infants School is unranked and Kingdom Culture Christian School is 139th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.