Curl Curl North Public School vs Kegworth Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 19 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Curl Curl North Public School
North Curl Curl · Government primary · K-6
699 students · ICSEA 1116
Kegworth Public School
Leichhardt · Government primary · P-6
252 students · ICSEA 1117
| Measure | Curl Curl North Public School North Curl Curl NSW | Kegworth Public School Leichhardt NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #330 of 1,619 | #285 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1090 of 4,908 | #956 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 699 | 252 |
| Girls / boys | 333 / 366 | 121 / 131 |
| Foundation intake | 87 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1116 | 1117 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.7 | 16.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | North Curl Curl 2099 | Leichhardt 2040 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | curlcurln-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kegworth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kegworth Public School scores higher on the Success Index (70.7 vs 69.1).
- •Kegworth Public School has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 1116), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kegworth Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.5).
- •Curl Curl North Public School is the larger school with 699 students compared with 252.
- •Curl Curl North Public School has grown faster over five years (-17% vs -25%).
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 Curl Curl North Public School better than Kegworth Public School?
On the Success Index, Kegworth Public School ranks higher (70.7 vs 69.1 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 Curl Curl North Public School and Kegworth Public School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between North Curl Curl and Leichhardt in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Curl Curl North Public School has 18.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kegworth Public School has 15.4.
How do Curl Curl North Public School and Kegworth Public School rank in NSW?
Curl Curl North Public School is 330th of 1,619 and Kegworth Public School is 285th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.