Byron Community Primary School vs Kinma School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 605 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Byron Community Primary School
Byron Bay · Independent primary · K-6
95 students · ICSEA 1094
Kinma School
Terrey Hills · Independent primary · K-6
67 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | Byron Community Primary School Byron Bay NSW | Kinma School Terrey Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #283 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #952 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 95 | 67 |
| Girls / boys | 54 / 41 | 32 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1094 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 8.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Byron Bay 2481 | Terrey Hills 2084 |
| Council area | Byron | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bcps.org.au | www.kinma.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kinma School scores higher on the Success Index (72.1 vs 70.7).
- •Kinma School has the higher ICSEA (1096 vs 1094), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kinma School has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 11.3).
- •Byron Community Primary School is the larger school with 95 students compared with 67.
- •Byron Community Primary School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -26%).
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 Byron Community Primary School better than Kinma School?
On the Success Index, Kinma School ranks higher (72.1 vs 70.7 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 Byron Community Primary School and Kinma School?
About 605 km in a straight line, between Byron Bay and Terrey Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Byron Community Primary School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kinma School has 8.2.
How do Byron Community Primary School and Kinma School rank in NSW?
Byron Community Primary School is 283rd of 1,619 and Kinma School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.