Earlwood Public School vs Kellyville Ridge Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 31 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Earlwood Public School
Earlwood · Government primary · K-6
600 students · ICSEA 1107
Kellyville Ridge Public School
Kellyville Ridge · Government primary · K-6
671 students · ICSEA 1107
| Measure | Earlwood Public School Earlwood NSW | Kellyville Ridge Public School Kellyville Ridge NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #119 of 1,619 | #377 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #445 of 4,908 | #1195 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 600 | 671 |
| Girls / boys | 268 / 332 | 340 / 331 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1107 | 1107 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 17.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.8 | 37.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 74% | 71% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Earlwood 2206 | Kellyville Ridge 2155 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | earlwood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kellyridge-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Earlwood Public School scores higher on the Success Index (76.3 vs 68.1).
- •Earlwood Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.8).
- •Kellyville Ridge Public School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 600.
- •Earlwood Public School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -14%).
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 Earlwood Public School better than Kellyville Ridge Public School?
On the Success Index, Earlwood Public School ranks higher (76.3 vs 68.1 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 Earlwood Public School and Kellyville Ridge Public School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Earlwood and Kellyville Ridge in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Earlwood Public School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kellyville Ridge Public School has 17.8.
How do Earlwood Public School and Kellyville Ridge Public School rank in NSW?
Earlwood Public School is 119th of 1,619 and Kellyville Ridge Public School is 377th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.