Herons Creek Public School vs Kendall Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 5.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Herons Creek Public School
Herons Creek · Government primary · K-6
25 students · ICSEA 919
Kendall Public School
Kendall · Government primary · K-6
206 students · ICSEA 936
| Measure | Herons Creek Public School Herons Creek NSW | Kendall Public School Kendall NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 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 | 25 | 206 |
| Girls / boys | 10 / 15 | 98 / 108 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 919 | 936 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 14.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 32% | 24% |
| Suburb | Herons Creek 2443 | Kendall 2439 |
| Council area | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Port Macquarie-Hastings |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | heronscrk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kendall-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kendall Public School scores higher on the Success Index (28.3 vs 26.9).
- •Kendall Public School has the higher ICSEA (936 vs 919), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Herons Creek Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 14.4).
- •Kendall Public School is the larger school with 206 students compared with 25.
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 Herons Creek Public School better than Kendall Public School?
On the Success Index, Kendall Public School ranks higher (28.3 vs 26.9 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 Herons Creek Public School and Kendall Public School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Herons Creek and Kendall in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Herons Creek Public School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kendall Public School has 14.4.
How do Herons Creek Public School and Kendall Public School rank in NSW?
Herons Creek 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.