Charlestown Public School vs Kahibah Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Charlestown Public School
Charlestown · Government primary · K-6
234 students · ICSEA 1037
Kahibah Public School
Kahibah · Government primary · K-6
291 students · ICSEA 1076
| Measure | Charlestown Public School Charlestown NSW | Kahibah Public School Kahibah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #495 of 1,619 | #580 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1502 of 4,908 | #1773 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 234 | 291 |
| Girls / boys | 121 / 113 | 146 / 145 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +38% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1076 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 17.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 5% |
| Suburb | Charlestown 2290 | Kahibah 2290 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | charlestow-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kahibah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Charlestown Public School scores higher on the Success Index (64.4 vs 61.7).
- •Kahibah Public School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Charlestown Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.6).
- •Kahibah Public School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 234.
- •Charlestown Public School has grown faster over five years (38% vs -15%).
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 Charlestown Public School better than Kahibah Public School?
On the Success Index, Charlestown Public School ranks higher (64.4 vs 61.7 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 Charlestown Public School and Kahibah Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Charlestown and Kahibah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Charlestown Public School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kahibah Public School has 16.6.
How do Charlestown Public School and Kahibah Public School rank in NSW?
Charlestown Public School is 495th of 1,619 and Kahibah Public School is 580th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.