Kambora Public School vs Sutherland Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 35 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
Sutherland Public School
Sutherland · Government primary · K-6
344 students · ICSEA 1101
| Measure | Kambora Public School Davidson NSW | Sutherland Public School Sutherland NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #371 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1180 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 32 | 344 |
| Girls / boys | 12 / 20 | 164 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -85% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1101 | 1101 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 5.9 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 19.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Davidson 2085 | Sutherland 2232 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kambora-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sutherland-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kambora Public School scores higher on the Success Index (72.4 vs 68.3).
- •Kambora Public School has fewer students per teacher (5.9 vs 17.4).
- •Sutherland Public School is the larger school with 344 students compared with 32.
- •Sutherland Public School has grown faster over five years (12% 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 Sutherland Public School?
On the Success Index, Kambora Public School ranks higher (72.4 vs 68.3 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 Kambora Public School and Sutherland Public School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Davidson and Sutherland 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 Sutherland Public School has 17.4.
How do Kambora Public School and Sutherland Public School rank in NSW?
Kambora Public School is unranked and Sutherland Public School is 371st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.