Eastwood Heights Public School vs Kent Road Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eastwood Heights Public School
Eastwood · Government primary · K-6
416 students · ICSEA 1119
Kent Road Public School
Eastwood · Government primary · K-6
1,007 students · ICSEA 1133
| Measure | Eastwood Heights Public School Eastwood NSW | Kent Road Public School Eastwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #563 of 1,619 | #206 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1735 of 4,908 | #736 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 416 | 1,007 |
| Girls / boys | 200 / 216 | 470 / 537 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 141 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1133 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 58.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 74% | 87% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Eastwood 2122 | Eastwood 2122 |
| Council area | Ryde | Ryde |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eastwoodht-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kentroad-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kent Road Public School scores higher on the Success Index (73.0 vs 62.1).
- •Kent Road Public School has the higher ICSEA (1133 vs 1119), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kent Road Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.1 vs 19.3).
- •Kent Road Public School is the larger school with 1,007 students compared with 416.
- •Kent Road Public School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -16%).
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 Eastwood Heights Public School better than Kent Road Public School?
On the Success Index, Kent Road Public School ranks higher (73.0 vs 62.1 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 Eastwood Heights Public School and Kent Road Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Eastwood and Eastwood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eastwood Heights Public School has 19.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kent Road Public School has 17.1.
How do Eastwood Heights Public School and Kent Road Public School rank in NSW?
Eastwood Heights Public School is 563rd of 1,619 and Kent Road Public School is 206th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.