John Warby Public School vs Kentlyn Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
John Warby Public School
Airds · Government primary · P-6
228 students · ICSEA 907
Kentlyn Public School
Campbelltown · Government primary · K-6
120 students · ICSEA 990
| Measure | John Warby Public School Airds NSW | Kentlyn Public School Campbelltown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1183 of 1,619 | #967 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3686 of 4,908 | #2994 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 228 | 120 |
| Girls / boys | 94 / 134 | 47 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 907 | 990 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 8.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 9% |
| Suburb | Airds 2560 | Campbelltown 2560 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | johnwarby-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kentlyn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kentlyn Public School scores higher on the Success Index (46.1 vs 36.3).
- •Kentlyn Public School has the higher ICSEA (990 vs 907), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Warby Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 14.6).
- •John Warby Public School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 120.
- •John Warby Public School has grown faster over five years (25% vs 3%).
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 John Warby Public School better than Kentlyn Public School?
On the Success Index, Kentlyn Public School ranks higher (46.1 vs 36.3 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 John Warby Public School and Kentlyn Public School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Airds and Campbelltown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John Warby Public School has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kentlyn Public School has 14.6.
How do John Warby Public School and Kentlyn Public School rank in NSW?
John Warby Public School is 1183rd of 1,619 and Kentlyn Public School is 967th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.