Congewai Public School vs Mount Kanwary Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 47 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Congewai Public School
Congewai · Government primary · K-6
11 students · ICSEA 888
Mount Kanwary Public School
Osterley · Government primary · K-6
38 students · ICSEA 888
| Measure | Congewai Public School Congewai NSW | Mount Kanwary Public School Osterley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 11 | 38 |
| Girls / boys | 8 / 3 | 21 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +81% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 888 | 888 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 2.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.8 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 36% | 34% |
| Suburb | Congewai 2325 | Osterley 2324 |
| Council area | Cessnock | Port Stephens |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | congewai-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mtkanwary-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Kanwary Public School scores higher on the Success Index (24.9 vs 20.1).
- •Mount Kanwary Public School is the larger school with 38 students compared with 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 Congewai Public School better than Mount Kanwary Public School?
On the Success Index, Mount Kanwary Public School ranks higher (24.9 vs 20.1 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 Congewai Public School and Mount Kanwary Public School?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Congewai and Osterley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Congewai Public School and Mount Kanwary Public School rank in NSW?
Congewai Public School is unranked and Mount Kanwary Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.