Cargo Public School vs Kempsey South Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 459 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cargo Public School
Cargo · Government primary · K-6
12 students · ICSEA 764
Kempsey South Public School
Kempsey · Government primary · K-6
129 students · ICSEA 767
| Measure | Cargo Public School Cargo NSW | Kempsey South Public School Kempsey NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 7 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1536 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4656 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 12 | 129 |
| Girls / boys | 5 / 7 | 55 / 74 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 764 | 767 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 92% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | – | 7.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 16.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.2 | 8.7 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 67% | 65% |
| Suburb | Cargo 2800 | Kempsey 2440 |
| Council area | Cabonne | Kempsey |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | cargo-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kempseysth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kempsey South Public School scores higher on the Success Index (22.4 vs 6.7).
- •Kempsey South Public School has the higher ICSEA (767 vs 764), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kempsey South Public School is the larger school with 129 students compared with 12.
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 Cargo Public School better than Kempsey South Public School?
On the Success Index, Kempsey South Public School ranks higher (22.4 vs 6.7 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 Cargo Public School and Kempsey South Public School?
About 459 km in a straight line, between Cargo and Kempsey in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Cargo Public School and Kempsey South Public School rank in NSW?
Cargo Public School is unranked and Kempsey South Public School is 1536th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.