Blacksmiths Public School vs Kincumber Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 50 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blacksmiths Public School
Blacksmiths · Government primary · K-6
103 students · ICSEA 1004
Kincumber Public School
Kincumber · Government primary · K-6
364 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | Blacksmiths Public School Blacksmiths NSW | Kincumber Public School Kincumber NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #877 of 1,619 | #991 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2679 of 4,908 | #3081 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 103 | 364 |
| Girls / boys | 59 / 44 | 195 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 23.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 12% |
| Suburb | Blacksmiths 2281 | Kincumber 2251 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blacksmith-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kincumber-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Blacksmiths Public School scores higher on the Success Index (50.0 vs 45.0).
- •Kincumber Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.9).
- •Kincumber Public School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 103.
- •Blacksmiths Public School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -13%).
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 Blacksmiths Public School better than Kincumber Public School?
On the Success Index, Blacksmiths Public School ranks higher (50.0 vs 45.0 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 Blacksmiths Public School and Kincumber Public School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Blacksmiths and Kincumber in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blacksmiths Public School has 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kincumber Public School has 15.8.
How do Blacksmiths Public School and Kincumber Public School rank in NSW?
Blacksmiths Public School is 877th of 1,619 and Kincumber Public School is 991st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.