Fassifern Public School vs Kemps Creek Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 124 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fassifern Public School
Fassifern · Government primary · K-6
59 students · ICSEA 947
Kemps Creek Public School
Kemps Creek · Government primary · K-6
114 students · ICSEA 947
| Measure | Fassifern Public School Fassifern NSW | Kemps Creek Public School Kemps Creek NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1238 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3835 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 59 | 114 |
| Girls / boys | 24 / 35 | 42 / 72 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 947 | 947 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 12.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 10% |
| Suburb | Fassifern 2283 | Kemps Creek 2178 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fassifern-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kempscreek-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kemps Creek Public School scores higher on the Success Index (34.1 vs 32.3).
- •Kemps Creek Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 14.4).
- •Kemps Creek Public School is the larger school with 114 students compared with 59.
- •Fassifern Public School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -15%).
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 Fassifern Public School better than Kemps Creek Public School?
On the Success Index, Kemps Creek Public School ranks higher (34.1 vs 32.3 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 Fassifern Public School and Kemps Creek Public School?
About 124 km in a straight line, between Fassifern and Kemps Creek in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fassifern Public School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kemps Creek Public School has 9.0.
How do Fassifern Public School and Kemps Creek Public School rank in NSW?
Fassifern Public School is unranked and Kemps Creek Public School is 1238th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.