Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso vs Kelso Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso
Kelso · Catholic primary · K-6
463 students · ICSEA 1028
Kelso Public School
Kelso · Government primary · K-6
374 students · ICSEA 859
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso Kelso NSW | Kelso Public School Kelso NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #850 of 1,619 | #1281 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2588 of 4,908 | #3972 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 463 | 374 |
| Girls / boys | 222 / 241 | 179 / 195 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 859 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 35.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 13.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 40% |
| Suburb | Kelso 2795 | Kelso 2795 |
| Council area | Bathurst | Bathurst |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.holyfamilykelso.catholic.edu.au/ | kelso-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso scores higher on the Success Index (51.4 vs 32.2).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 859), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kelso Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 19.7).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso is the larger school with 463 students compared with 374.
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso is a catholic school while Kelso Public School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso better than Kelso Public School?
On the Success Index, Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso ranks higher (51.4 vs 32.2 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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso and Kelso Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Kelso and Kelso in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso has 19.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kelso Public School has 10.4.
How do Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso and Kelso Public School rank in NSW?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso is 850th of 1,619 and Kelso Public School is 1281st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.