Gymea North Public School vs Kangaloon Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 78 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gymea North Public School
Gymea · Government primary · K-6
362 students · ICSEA 1075
Kangaloon Public School
Kangaloon · Government primary · K-6
20 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Gymea North Public School Gymea NSW | Kangaloon Public School Kangaloon NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #442 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1339 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 362 | 20 |
| Girls / boys | 185 / 177 | 10 / 10 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1075 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.1 | 1.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 0.7 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Gymea 2227 | Kangaloon 2576 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Wingecarribee |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | gymeanorth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kangaloon-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (66.4 vs 66.8).
- •Gymea North Public School has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 1074), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kangaloon Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 18.0).
- •Gymea North Public School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 20.
- •Gymea North Public School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -35%).
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 Gymea North Public School better than Kangaloon 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 Gymea North Public School and Kangaloon Public School?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Gymea and Kangaloon in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gymea North Public School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kangaloon Public School has 13.3.
How do Gymea North Public School and Kangaloon Public School rank in NSW?
Gymea North Public School is 442nd of 1,619 and Kangaloon Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.