Gregory Hills Public School vs Kearns Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gregory Hills Public School
Gregory Hills · Government primary · K-6
647 students · ICSEA 1028
Kearns Public School
Kearns · Government primary · K-6
178 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Gregory Hills Public School Gregory Hills NSW | Kearns Public School Kearns NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #828 of 1,619 | #998 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2528 of 4,908 | #3115 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 647 | 178 |
| Girls / boys | 323 / 324 | 85 / 93 |
| Foundation intake | 119 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.5 | 14.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 7% |
| Suburb | Gregory Hills 2557 | Kearns 2558 |
| Council area | Camden | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gregoryhills-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kearns-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Gregory Hills Public School scores higher on the Success Index (52.4 vs 44.5).
- •Gregory Hills Public School has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 985), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kearns Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.0).
- •Gregory Hills Public School is the larger school with 647 students compared with 178.
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 Gregory Hills Public School better than Kearns Public School?
On the Success Index, Gregory Hills Public School ranks higher (52.4 vs 44.5 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 Gregory Hills Public School and Kearns Public School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Gregory Hills and Kearns in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gregory Hills Public School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kearns Public School has 12.7.
How do Gregory Hills Public School and Kearns Public School rank in NSW?
Gregory Hills Public School is 828th of 1,619 and Kearns Public School is 998th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.