Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst vs Kelso Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst
Bathurst · Catholic primary · K-6
363 students · ICSEA 1036
Kelso Public School
Kelso · Government primary · K-6
374 students · ICSEA 859
| Measure | Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst Bathurst NSW | Kelso Public School Kelso NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #835 of 1,619 | #1281 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2545 of 4,908 | #3972 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 363 | 374 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 162 | 179 / 195 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 859 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 35.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 13.4 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 40% |
| Suburb | Bathurst 2795 | Kelso 2795 |
| Council area | Bathurst | Bathurst |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cathedralbathurst.catholic.edu.au | kelso-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst scores higher on the Success Index (52.1 vs 32.2).
- •Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 859), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kelso Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 17.0).
- •Kelso Public School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 363.
- •Kelso Public School has grown faster over five years (30% vs 4%).
- •Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst is a catholic school while Kelso Public School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst better than Kelso Public School?
On the Success Index, Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst ranks higher (52.1 vs 32.2 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 Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst and Kelso Public School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Bathurst and Kelso in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kelso Public School has 10.4.
How do Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst and Kelso Public School rank in NSW?
Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst is 835th of 1,619 and Kelso Public School is 1281st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.