Kangaloon Public School vs Wentworth Falls Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 94 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
Wentworth Falls Public School
Wentworth Falls · Government primary · K-6
370 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Kangaloon Public School Kangaloon NSW | Wentworth Falls Public School Wentworth Falls NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #514 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1566 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 20 | 370 |
| Girls / boys | 10 / 10 | 164 / 206 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -35% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1074 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 20.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.7 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 6% |
| Suburb | Kangaloon 2576 | Wentworth Falls 2782 |
| Council area | Wingecarribee | Blue Mountains |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | kangaloon-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | wentwthfal-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kangaloon Public School scores higher on the Success Index (66.8 vs 63.9).
- •Kangaloon Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 18.2).
- •Wentworth Falls Public School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 20.
- •Wentworth Falls Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% 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 Wentworth Falls Public School?
On the Success Index, Kangaloon Public School ranks higher (66.8 vs 63.9 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 Kangaloon Public School and Wentworth Falls Public School?
About 94 km in a straight line, between Kangaloon and Wentworth Falls 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 Wentworth Falls Public School has 18.2.
How do Kangaloon Public School and Wentworth Falls Public School rank in NSW?
Kangaloon Public School is unranked and Wentworth Falls Public School is 514th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.