Darlington Public School vs Kurnell Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 13 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Darlington Public School
Chippendale · Government primary · P-6
147 students · ICSEA 1030
Kurnell Public School
Kurnell · Government primary · K-6
211 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Darlington Public School Chippendale NSW | Kurnell Public School Kurnell NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #516 of 1,619 | #744 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1568 of 4,908 | #2278 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 147 | 211 |
| Girls / boys | 82 / 65 | 97 / 114 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.5 | 13.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 4% |
| Suburb | Chippendale 2008 | Kurnell 2231 |
| Council area | Sydney | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | darlington-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kurnell-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Darlington Public School scores higher on the Success Index (63.8 vs 55.6).
- •Darlington Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.4 vs 15.9).
- •Kurnell Public School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 147.
- •Kurnell Public School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -10%).
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 Darlington Public School better than Kurnell Public School?
On the Success Index, Darlington Public School ranks higher (63.8 vs 55.6 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 Darlington Public School and Kurnell Public School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Chippendale and Kurnell in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Darlington Public School has 8.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kurnell Public School has 15.9.
How do Darlington Public School and Kurnell Public School rank in NSW?
Darlington Public School is 516th of 1,619 and Kurnell Public School is 744th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.