Cambridge Park Public School vs Kirkton Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 137 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge Park Public School
Cambridge Park · Government primary · P-6
523 students · ICSEA 926
Kirkton Public School
Lower Belford · Government primary · K-6
45 students · ICSEA 926
| Measure | Cambridge Park Public School Cambridge Park NSW | Kirkton Public School Lower Belford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1358 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4182 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 523 | 45 |
| Girls / boys | 259 / 264 | 20 / 25 |
| Foundation intake | 80 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +114% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 926 | 926 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.4 | 2.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 24% |
| Suburb | Cambridge Park 2747 | Lower Belford 2335 |
| Council area | Penrith | Singleton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | cambridgpk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kirkton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cambridge Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (29.2 vs 26.2).
- •Cambridge Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.7).
- •Cambridge Park Public School is the larger school with 523 students compared with 45.
- •Kirkton Public School has grown faster over five years (114% 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 Cambridge Park Public School better than Kirkton Public School?
On the Success Index, Cambridge Park Public School ranks higher (29.2 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 Cambridge Park Public School and Kirkton Public School?
About 137 km in a straight line, between Cambridge Park and Lower Belford in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cambridge Park Public School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kirkton Public School has 16.7.
How do Cambridge Park Public School and Kirkton Public School rank in NSW?
Cambridge Park Public School is 1358th of 1,619 and Kirkton Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.