Kambora Public School vs St Ives Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kambora Public School
Davidson · Government primary · K-6
32 students · ICSEA 1101
St Ives Park Public School
St Ives · Government primary · K-6
143 students · ICSEA 1113
| Measure | Kambora Public School Davidson NSW | St Ives Park Public School St Ives NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #216 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #774 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 32 | 143 |
| Girls / boys | 12 / 20 | 65 / 78 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -85% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1101 | 1113 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 5.9 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 9.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Davidson 2085 | St Ives 2075 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kambora-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stivespark-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (72.4 vs 72.7).
- •St Ives Park Public School has the higher ICSEA (1113 vs 1101), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kambora Public School has fewer students per teacher (5.9 vs 15.4).
- •St Ives Park Public School is the larger school with 143 students compared with 32.
- •St Ives Park Public School has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -85%).
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 Kambora Public School better than St Ives Park Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kambora Public School and St Ives Park Public School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Davidson and St Ives in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kambora Public School has 5.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Ives Park Public School has 15.4.
How do Kambora Public School and St Ives Park Public School rank in NSW?
Kambora Public School is unranked and St Ives Park Public School is 216th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.