Cessnock Public School vs Kearsley Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cessnock Public School
Cessnock · Government primary · K-6
276 students · ICSEA 876
Kearsley Public School
Kearsley · Government primary · K-6
114 students · ICSEA 897
| Measure | Cessnock Public School Cessnock NSW | Kearsley Public School Kearsley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1487 of 1,619 | #1498 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4527 of 4,908 | #4559 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 276 | 114 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 165 | 54 / 60 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 876 | 897 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.3 | 8.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 35% |
| Suburb | Cessnock 2325 | Kearsley 2325 |
| Council area | Cessnock | Cessnock |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cessnock-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kearsley-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (24.5 vs 24.0).
- •Kearsley Public School has the higher ICSEA (897 vs 876), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cessnock Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.3).
- •Cessnock Public School is the larger school with 276 students compared with 114.
- •Kearsley Public School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -17%).
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 Cessnock Public School better than Kearsley Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cessnock Public School and Kearsley Public School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Cessnock and Kearsley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cessnock Public School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kearsley Public School has 13.3.
How do Cessnock Public School and Kearsley Public School rank in NSW?
Cessnock Public School is 1487th of 1,619 and Kearsley Public School is 1498th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.