Galston Public School vs Kenthurst Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Galston Public School
Galston · Government primary · K-6
147 students · ICSEA 1042
Kenthurst Public School
Kenthurst · Government primary · K-6
187 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Galston Public School Galston NSW | Kenthurst Public School Kenthurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #761 of 1,619 | #777 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2324 of 4,908 | #2365 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 147 | 187 |
| Girls / boys | 66 / 81 | 90 / 97 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -37% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 11.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 6% |
| Suburb | Galston 2159 | Kenthurst 2156 |
| Council area | Hornsby | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | galston-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kenthurst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (55.0 vs 54.5).
- •Galston Public School has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Galston Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.8).
- •Kenthurst Public School is the larger school with 187 students compared with 147.
- •Kenthurst Public School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -37%).
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 Public School better than Kenthurst Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Galston Public School and Kenthurst Public School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Galston and Kenthurst in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Galston Public School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kenthurst Public School has 15.8.
How do Galston Public School and Kenthurst Public School rank in NSW?
Galston Public School is 761st of 1,619 and Kenthurst Public School is 777th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.