Busby Public School vs Kemblawarra Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 64 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Busby Public School
Busby · Government primary · K-6
243 students · ICSEA 892
Kemblawarra Public School
Port Kembla · Government primary · P-6
153 students · ICSEA 892
| Measure | Busby Public School Busby NSW | Kemblawarra Public School Port Kembla NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1403 of 1,619 | #1287 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4288 of 4,908 | #3992 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 243 | 153 |
| Girls / boys | 117 / 126 | 72 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 892 | 892 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 8.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.9 | 17.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 33% |
| Suburb | Busby 2168 | Port Kembla 2505 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | busby-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kemblawarr-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kemblawarra Public School scores higher on the Success Index (31.8 vs 27.8).
- •Busby Public School is the larger school with 243 students compared with 153.
- •Kemblawarra Public School has grown faster over five years (28% vs -4%).
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 Busby Public School better than Kemblawarra Public School?
On the Success Index, Kemblawarra Public School ranks higher (31.8 vs 27.8 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 Busby Public School and Kemblawarra Public School?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Busby and Port Kembla in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Busby Public School has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kemblawarra Public School has 8.9.
How do Busby Public School and Kemblawarra Public School rank in NSW?
Busby Public School is 1403rd of 1,619 and Kemblawarra Public School is 1287th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.