Claremont Meadows Public School vs Kurrambee School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Claremont Meadows Public School
Claremont Meadows · Government primary · K-6
687 students · ICSEA 1012
Kurrambee School
Werrington · Government special · U
104 students · ICSEA 946
| Measure | Claremont Meadows Public School Claremont Meadows NSW | Kurrambee School Werrington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #788 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2406 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 687 | 104 |
| Girls / boys | 343 / 344 | 29 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | 96 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1012 | 946 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 4.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.5 | 22.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 21.0 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 15% |
| Suburb | Claremont Meadows 2747 | Werrington 2747 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | claremontm-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kurrambee-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Claremont Meadows Public School has the higher ICSEA (1012 vs 946), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kurrambee School has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 17.0).
- •Claremont Meadows Public School is the larger school with 687 students compared with 104.
- •Claremont Meadows Public School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -3%).
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 Claremont Meadows Public School better than Kurrambee 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 Claremont Meadows Public School and Kurrambee School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Claremont Meadows and Werrington in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Claremont Meadows Public School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kurrambee School has 4.5.
How do Claremont Meadows Public School and Kurrambee School rank in NSW?
Claremont Meadows Public School is 788th of 1,619 and Kurrambee School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.