Chatham Public School vs Kandos Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 258 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chatham Public School
Taree · Government primary · K-6
222 students · ICSEA 837
Kandos Public School
Kandos · Government primary · K-6
95 students · ICSEA 837
| Measure | Chatham Public School Taree NSW | Kandos Public School Kandos NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1590 of 1,619 | #1596 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4814 of 4,908 | #4823 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 222 | 95 |
| Girls / boys | 121 / 101 | 38 / 57 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 837 | 837 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 74% | 80% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 10.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 44% | 34% |
| Suburb | Taree 2430 | Kandos 2848 |
| Council area | Mid-Coast | Mid-Western |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | chatham-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kandos-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (19.1 vs 18.9).
- •Kandos Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 13.2).
- •Chatham Public School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 95.
- •Chatham Public School has grown faster over five years (-18% vs -34%).
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 Chatham Public School better than Kandos 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 Chatham Public School and Kandos Public School?
About 258 km in a straight line, between Taree and Kandos in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chatham Public School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kandos Public School has 9.3.
How do Chatham Public School and Kandos Public School rank in NSW?
Chatham Public School is 1590th of 1,619 and Kandos Public School is 1596th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.