Craig Davis College vs Mount Kembla Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Craig Davis College
Cordeaux Heights · Independent special · 9-12
45 students · ICSEA 825
Mount Kembla Public School
Mount Kembla · Government primary · K-6
159 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Craig Davis College Cordeaux Heights NSW | Mount Kembla Public School Mount Kembla NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #574 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1758 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 9-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 45 | 159 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 16 | 64 / 95 |
| Foundation intake | – | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 6 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +80% | +42% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 825 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 81% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 5.9 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 9.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 1.9 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 38% | 7% |
| Suburb | Cordeaux Heights 2526 | Mount Kembla 2526 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | youthoffthestreets.com.au/programs/craig-davis-college/ | mtkembla-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Kembla Public School has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 825), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Craig Davis College has fewer students per teacher (5.9 vs 16.2).
- •Mount Kembla Public School is the larger school with 159 students compared with 45.
- •Craig Davis College has grown faster over five years (80% vs 42%).
- •Craig Davis College is a independent school while Mount Kembla Public School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Craig Davis College better than Mount Kembla 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 Craig Davis College and Mount Kembla Public School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Cordeaux Heights and Mount Kembla in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Craig Davis College has 5.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Kembla Public School has 16.2.
How do Craig Davis College and Mount Kembla Public School rank in NSW?
Craig Davis College is unranked and Mount Kembla Public School is 574th of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.