Gresford Public School vs Kendall Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 141 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gresford Public School
Gresford · Government primary · K-6
53 students · ICSEA 936
Kendall Public School
Kendall · Government primary · K-6
206 students · ICSEA 936
| Measure | Gresford Public School Gresford NSW | Kendall Public School Kendall NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1388 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4254 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 53 | 206 |
| Girls / boys | 27 / 26 | 98 / 108 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -38% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 936 | 936 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 14.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 24% |
| Suburb | Gresford 2311 | Kendall 2439 |
| Council area | Dungog | Port Macquarie-Hastings |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gresford-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kendall-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (28.1 vs 28.3).
- •Gresford Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.4).
- •Kendall Public School is the larger school with 206 students compared with 53.
- •Kendall Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -38%).
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 Gresford Public School better than Kendall 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 Gresford Public School and Kendall Public School?
About 141 km in a straight line, between Gresford and Kendall in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gresford Public School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kendall Public School has 14.4.
How do Gresford Public School and Kendall Public School rank in NSW?
Gresford Public School is unranked and Kendall Public School is 1388th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.