Hoxton Park Public School vs Kearns Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 11 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hoxton Park Public School
Hoxton Park · Government primary · K-6
531 students · ICSEA 985
Kearns Public School
Kearns · Government primary · K-6
178 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Hoxton Park Public School Hoxton Park NSW | Kearns Public School Kearns NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1225 of 1,619 | #998 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3801 of 4,908 | #3115 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 531 | 178 |
| Girls / boys | 255 / 276 | 85 / 93 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 985 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.3 | 14.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 7% |
| Suburb | Hoxton Park 2171 | Kearns 2558 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hoxtonpark-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kearns-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kearns Public School scores higher on the Success Index (44.5 vs 34.6).
- •Kearns Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.0).
- •Hoxton Park Public School is the larger school with 531 students compared with 178.
- •Kearns Public School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -23%).
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 Hoxton Park Public School better than Kearns Public School?
On the Success Index, Kearns Public School ranks higher (44.5 vs 34.6 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 Hoxton Park Public School and Kearns Public School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Hoxton Park and Kearns in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hoxton Park Public School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kearns Public School has 12.7.
How do Hoxton Park Public School and Kearns Public School rank in NSW?
Hoxton Park Public School is 1225th of 1,619 and Kearns Public School is 998th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.