Galston High School vs Kenthurst Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Galston High School
Galston · Government high school · 7-12
570 students · ICSEA 1044
Kenthurst Public School
Kenthurst · Government primary · K-6
187 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Galston High School Galston NSW | Kenthurst Public School Kenthurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #170 of 539 | #777 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #435 of 1,472 | #2365 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 570 | 187 |
| Girls / boys | 282 / 288 | 90 / 97 |
| Foundation intake | – | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 113 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 76 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.0 | 11.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 6% |
| Suburb | Galston 2159 | Kenthurst 2156 |
| Council area | Hornsby | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | galston-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | kenthurst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Galston High School scores higher on the Success Index (63.3 vs 54.5).
- •Galston High School has the higher ICSEA (1044 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Galston High School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.8).
- •Galston High School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 187.
- •Galston High School has grown faster over five years (-7% 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 Galston High School better than Kenthurst Public School?
On the Success Index, Galston High School ranks higher (63.3 vs 54.5 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 Galston High School and Kenthurst Public School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Galston and Kenthurst in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Galston High School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kenthurst Public School has 15.8.
How do Galston High School and Kenthurst Public School rank in NSW?
Galston High School is 170th of 539 and Kenthurst Public School is 777th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.