Kandos High School vs Kandos Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 60 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kandos High School
Kandos · Government high school · 7-12
166 students · ICSEA 902
Kandos Public School
Kandos · Government primary · K-6
95 students · ICSEA 837
| Measure | Kandos High School Kandos NSW | Kandos Public School Kandos NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #488 of 539 | #1596 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1334 of 1,472 | #4823 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 166 | 95 |
| Girls / boys | 92 / 74 | 38 / 57 |
| Foundation intake | – | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 31 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 902 | 837 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 80% |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.5 | 10.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 34% |
| Suburb | Kandos 2848 | Kandos 2848 |
| Council area | Mid-Western | Mid-Western |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | kandos-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | kandos-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kandos High School scores higher on the Success Index (24.2 vs 18.9).
- •Kandos High School has the higher ICSEA (902 vs 837), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kandos High School has fewer students per teacher (6.6 vs 9.3).
- •Kandos High School is the larger school with 166 students compared with 95.
- •Kandos High School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -34%).
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 Kandos High School better than Kandos Public School?
On the Success Index, Kandos High School ranks higher (24.2 vs 18.9 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 Kandos High School and Kandos Public School?
About 60 m in a straight line, between Kandos and Kandos in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kandos High School has 6.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kandos Public School has 9.3.
How do Kandos High School and Kandos Public School rank in NSW?
Kandos High School is 488th of 539 and Kandos Public School is 1596th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.