Bogangar Public School vs Kenthurst Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 641 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bogangar Public School
Bogangar · Government primary · K-6
325 students · ICSEA 1040
Kenthurst Public School
Kenthurst · Government primary · K-6
187 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Bogangar Public School Bogangar NSW | Kenthurst Public School Kenthurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #715 of 1,619 | #777 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2177 of 4,908 | #2365 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 325 | 187 |
| Girls / boys | 147 / 178 | 90 / 97 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.8 | 11.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 6% |
| Suburb | Bogangar 2488 | Kenthurst 2156 |
| Council area | Tweed | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bogangar-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kenthurst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bogangar Public School scores higher on the Success Index (56.8 vs 54.5).
- •Kenthurst Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.4).
- •Bogangar Public School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 187.
- •Bogangar Public School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -14%).
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 Bogangar Public School better than Kenthurst Public School?
On the Success Index, Bogangar Public School ranks higher (56.8 vs 54.5 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 Bogangar Public School and Kenthurst Public School?
About 641 km in a straight line, between Bogangar and Kenthurst in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bogangar Public School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kenthurst Public School has 15.8.
How do Bogangar Public School and Kenthurst Public School rank in NSW?
Bogangar Public School is 715th of 1,619 and Kenthurst Public School is 777th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.