Jamison High School vs Kingswood South Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jamison High School
South Penrith · Government high school · 7-12
834 students · ICSEA 964
Kingswood South Public School
Kingswood · Government primary · P-6
304 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Jamison High School South Penrith NSW | Kingswood South Public School Kingswood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #393 of 539 | #1048 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1090 of 1,472 | #3282 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | P-6 |
| Students | 834 | 304 |
| Girls / boys | 400 / 434 | 138 / 166 |
| Foundation intake | – | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | 145 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 93 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 8.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.2 | 37.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 8.6 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 18% |
| Suburb | South Penrith 2750 | Kingswood 2747 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | jamison-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | kingswoods-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kingswood South Public School scores higher on the Success Index (42.1 vs 33.9).
- •Jamison High School has the higher ICSEA (964 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kingswood South Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 12.0).
- •Jamison High School is the larger school with 834 students compared with 304.
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 Jamison High School better than Kingswood South Public School?
On the Success Index, Kingswood South Public School ranks higher (42.1 vs 33.9 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 Jamison High School and Kingswood South Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between South Penrith and Kingswood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jamison High School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kingswood South Public School has 8.0.
How do Jamison High School and Kingswood South Public School rank in NSW?
Jamison High School is 393rd of 539 and Kingswood South Public School is 1048th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.