Coniston Public School vs Kentlyn Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 41 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coniston Public School
Coniston · Government primary · K-6
181 students · ICSEA 990
Kentlyn Public School
Campbelltown · Government primary · K-6
120 students · ICSEA 990
| Measure | Coniston Public School Coniston NSW | Kentlyn Public School Campbelltown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #959 of 1,619 | #967 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2967 of 4,908 | #2994 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 181 | 120 |
| Girls / boys | 82 / 99 | 47 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 990 | 990 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 8.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 9% |
| Suburb | Coniston 2500 | Campbelltown 2560 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | coniston-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kentlyn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (46.3 vs 46.1).
- •Coniston Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.6).
- •Coniston Public School is the larger school with 181 students compared with 120.
- •Kentlyn Public School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -9%).
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 Coniston Public School better than Kentlyn 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 Coniston Public School and Kentlyn Public School?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Coniston and Campbelltown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coniston Public School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kentlyn Public School has 14.6.
How do Coniston Public School and Kentlyn Public School rank in NSW?
Coniston Public School is 959th of 1,619 and Kentlyn Public School is 967th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.