Kandos High School vs Rylstone Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 6.7 km 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
Rylstone Public School
Rylstone · Government primary · K-6
99 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Kandos High School Kandos NSW | Rylstone Public School Rylstone NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #488 of 539 | #1016 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1334 of 1,472 | #3172 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 166 | 99 |
| Girls / boys | 92 / 74 | 55 / 44 |
| Foundation intake | – | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | 31 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 902 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.5 | 6.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 11% |
| Suburb | Kandos 2848 | Rylstone 2849 |
| Council area | Mid-Western | Mid-Western |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | kandos-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | rylstone-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Rylstone Public School scores higher on the Success Index (43.6 vs 24.2).
- •Rylstone Public School has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 902), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kandos High School has fewer students per teacher (6.6 vs 16.0).
- •Kandos High School is the larger school with 166 students compared with 99.
- •Rylstone Public School has grown faster over five years (27% vs -13%).
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 Rylstone Public School?
On the Success Index, Rylstone Public School ranks higher (43.6 vs 24.2 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 Rylstone Public School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Kandos and Rylstone 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 Rylstone Public School has 16.0.
How do Kandos High School and Rylstone Public School rank in NSW?
Kandos High School is 488th of 539 and Rylstone Public School is 1016th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.