Cattai Public School vs Kentlyn Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 57 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cattai Public School
Cattai · Government primary · K-6
57 students · ICSEA 990
Kentlyn Public School
Campbelltown · Government primary · K-6
120 students · ICSEA 990
| Measure | Cattai Public School Cattai NSW | Kentlyn Public School Campbelltown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #967 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2994 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 57 | 120 |
| Girls / boys | 28 / 29 | 47 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 990 | 990 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 8.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 9% |
| Suburb | Cattai 2756 | Campbelltown 2560 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | cattai-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kentlyn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kentlyn Public School scores higher on the Success Index (46.1 vs 45.0).
- •Kentlyn Public School is the larger school with 120 students compared with 57.
- •Kentlyn Public School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -11%).
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 Cattai Public School better than Kentlyn Public School?
On the Success Index, Kentlyn Public School ranks higher (46.1 vs 45.0 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 Cattai Public School and Kentlyn Public School?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Cattai and Campbelltown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cattai Public School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kentlyn Public School has 14.6.
How do Cattai Public School and Kentlyn Public School rank in NSW?
Cattai Public School is unranked and Kentlyn Public School is 967th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.