Eagle Vale High School vs Kearns Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eagle Vale High School
Eagle Vale · Government high school · 7-12
662 students · ICSEA 932
Kearns Public School
Kearns · Government primary · K-6
178 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Eagle Vale High School Eagle Vale NSW | Kearns Public School Kearns NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #329 of 539 | #998 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #912 of 1,472 | #3115 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 662 | 178 |
| Girls / boys | 323 / 339 | 85 / 93 |
| Foundation intake | – | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | 142 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 59 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +31% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 932 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.8 | 14.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 7% |
| Suburb | Eagle Vale 2558 | Kearns 2558 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eaglevale-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | kearns-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kearns Public School scores higher on the Success Index (44.5 vs 41.7).
- •Kearns Public School has the higher ICSEA (985 vs 932), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eagle Vale High School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.7).
- •Eagle Vale High School is the larger school with 662 students compared with 178.
- •Eagle Vale High School has grown faster over five years (31% 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 Eagle Vale High School better than Kearns Public School?
On the Success Index, Kearns Public School ranks higher (44.5 vs 41.7 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 Eagle Vale High School and Kearns Public School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Eagle Vale and Kearns in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eagle Vale High School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kearns Public School has 12.7.
How do Eagle Vale High School and Kearns Public School rank in NSW?
Eagle Vale High School is 329th of 539 and Kearns Public School is 998th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.