Branxton Public School vs Kirkton Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 7.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Branxton Public School
Branxton · Government primary · K-6
540 students · ICSEA 949
Kirkton Public School
Lower Belford · Government primary · K-6
45 students · ICSEA 926
| Measure | Branxton Public School Branxton NSW | Kirkton Public School Lower Belford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1367 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4203 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 540 | 45 |
| Girls / boys | 252 / 288 | 20 / 25 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +44% | +114% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 926 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.8 | 2.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 24% |
| Suburb | Branxton 2335 | Lower Belford 2335 |
| Council area | Cessnock | Singleton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | branxton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kirkton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Branxton Public School scores higher on the Success Index (28.9 vs 26.2).
- •Branxton Public School has the higher ICSEA (949 vs 926), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kirkton Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.8).
- •Branxton Public School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 45.
- •Kirkton Public School has grown faster over five years (114% vs 44%).
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 Branxton Public School better than Kirkton Public School?
On the Success Index, Branxton Public School ranks higher (28.9 vs 26.2 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 Branxton Public School and Kirkton Public School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Branxton and Lower Belford in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Branxton Public School has 18.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kirkton Public School has 16.7.
How do Branxton Public School and Kirkton Public School rank in NSW?
Branxton Public School is 1367th of 1,619 and Kirkton Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.