Grose View Public School vs Kurmond Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 5.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Grose View Public School
Grose Vale · Government primary · K-6
265 students · ICSEA 1005
Kurmond Public School
Kurmond · Government primary · K-6
125 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Grose View Public School Grose Vale NSW | Kurmond Public School Kurmond NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #929 of 1,619 | #1176 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2879 of 4,908 | #3670 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 265 | 125 |
| Girls / boys | 125 / 140 | 60 / 65 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 9.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 6% |
| Suburb | Grose Vale 2753 | Kurmond 2757 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | groseview-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kurmond-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Grose View Public School scores higher on the Success Index (47.4 vs 36.5).
- •Grose View Public School has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kurmond Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.7).
- •Grose View Public School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 125.
- •Grose View Public School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -19%).
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 Grose View Public School better than Kurmond Public School?
On the Success Index, Grose View Public School ranks higher (47.4 vs 36.5 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 Grose View Public School and Kurmond Public School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Grose Vale and Kurmond in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Grose View Public School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kurmond Public School has 13.9.
How do Grose View Public School and Kurmond Public School rank in NSW?
Grose View Public School is 929th of 1,619 and Kurmond Public School is 1176th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.