Brighton-Le-Sands Public School vs Kyeemagh Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton-Le-Sands Public School
Brighton-Le-Sands · Government primary · K-6
433 students · ICSEA 1064
Kyeemagh Public School
Rockdale · Government primary · K-6
204 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Brighton-Le-Sands Public School Brighton-Le-Sands NSW | Kyeemagh Public School Rockdale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #510 of 1,619 | #420 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1535 of 4,908 | #1288 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 433 | 204 |
| Girls / boys | 208 / 225 | 86 / 118 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | +162% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.1 | 15.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 69% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Brighton-Le-Sands 2216 | Rockdale 2216 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brightonle-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kyeemaghin-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kyeemagh Public School scores higher on the Success Index (67.0 vs 64.1).
- •Brighton-Le-Sands Public School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1057), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kyeemagh Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.4).
- •Brighton-Le-Sands Public School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 204.
- •Kyeemagh Public School has grown faster over five years (162% vs -29%).
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 Brighton-Le-Sands Public School better than Kyeemagh Public School?
On the Success Index, Kyeemagh Public School ranks higher (67.0 vs 64.1 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 Brighton-Le-Sands Public School and Kyeemagh Public School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Brighton-Le-Sands and Rockdale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brighton-Le-Sands Public School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kyeemagh Public School has 13.3.
How do Brighton-Le-Sands Public School and Kyeemagh Public School rank in NSW?
Brighton-Le-Sands Public School is 510th of 1,619 and Kyeemagh Public School is 420th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.