Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls vs Kingsgrove Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls
Hurstville · Independent combined · K-12
1,043 students · ICSEA 1146
Kingsgrove Public School
Kingsgrove · Government primary · K-6
268 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls Hurstville NSW | Kingsgrove Public School Kingsgrove NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 10% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #30 of 314 | #833 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #75 of 1,259 | #2541 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,043 | 268 |
| Girls / boys | 1,043 / 0 | 124 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | 120 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 72 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1146 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 106.8 | 25.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 53.1 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 54% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Hurstville 2220 | Kingsgrove 2208 |
| Council area | Georges River | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.danebank.nsw.edu.au/ | kingsgrove-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (81.9 vs 52.2).
- •Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls has the higher ICSEA (1146 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.5).
- •Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls is the larger school with 1,043 students compared with 268.
- •Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls has grown faster over five years (11% vs -39%).
- •Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls is a independent school while Kingsgrove 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 Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls better than Kingsgrove Public School?
On the Success Index, Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls ranks higher (81.9 vs 52.2 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 Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls and Kingsgrove Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hurstville and Kingsgrove in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kingsgrove Public School has 10.5.
How do Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls and Kingsgrove Public School rank in NSW?
Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls is 30th of 314 and Kingsgrove Public School is 833rd of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.