Kangaloon Public School vs Sutherland North Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 77 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kangaloon Public School
Kangaloon · Government primary · K-6
20 students · ICSEA 1074
Sutherland North Public School
Sutherland · Government primary · K-6
225 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Kangaloon Public School Kangaloon NSW | Sutherland North Public School Sutherland NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #570 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1751 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 20 | 225 |
| Girls / boys | 10 / 10 | 115 / 110 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -35% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1074 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 13.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.7 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Kangaloon 2576 | Sutherland 2232 |
| Council area | Wingecarribee | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | kangaloon-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sutherlann-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kangaloon Public School scores higher on the Success Index (66.8 vs 62.0).
- •Kangaloon Public School has the higher ICSEA (1074 vs 1073), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kangaloon Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.0).
- •Sutherland North Public School is the larger school with 225 students compared with 20.
- •Sutherland North Public School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -35%).
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 Kangaloon Public School better than Sutherland North Public School?
On the Success Index, Kangaloon Public School ranks higher (66.8 vs 62.0 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 Kangaloon Public School and Sutherland North Public School?
About 77 km in a straight line, between Kangaloon and Sutherland in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kangaloon Public School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sutherland North Public School has 17.0.
How do Kangaloon Public School and Sutherland North Public School rank in NSW?
Kangaloon Public School is unranked and Sutherland North Public School is 570th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.