Kandos Public School vs Rylstone Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 6.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kandos Public School
Kandos · Government primary · K-6
95 students · ICSEA 837
Rylstone Public School
Rylstone · Government primary · K-6
99 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Kandos Public School Kandos NSW | Rylstone Public School Rylstone NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1596 of 1,619 | #1016 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4823 of 4,908 | #3172 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 95 | 99 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 57 | 55 / 44 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 837 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 80% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 6.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.7 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 34% | 11% |
| Suburb | Kandos 2848 | Rylstone 2849 |
| Council area | Mid-Western | Mid-Western |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | kandos-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | rylstone-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Rylstone Public School scores higher on the Success Index (43.6 vs 18.9).
- •Rylstone Public School has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 837), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kandos Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 16.0).
- •Rylstone Public School is the larger school with 99 students compared with 95.
- •Rylstone Public School has grown faster over five years (27% 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 Public School better than Rylstone Public School?
On the Success Index, Rylstone Public School ranks higher (43.6 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 Public 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 Public School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rylstone Public School has 16.0.
How do Kandos Public School and Rylstone Public School rank in NSW?
Kandos Public School is 1596th of 1,619 and Rylstone Public School is 1016th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.