Kanwal Public School vs Thomas Acres Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 113 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kanwal Public School
Kanwal · Government primary · K-6
500 students · ICSEA 942
Thomas Acres Public School
Ambarvale · Government primary · K-6
495 students · ICSEA 942
| Measure | Kanwal Public School Kanwal NSW | Thomas Acres Public School Ambarvale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1508 of 1,619 | #1389 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4579 of 4,908 | #4257 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 500 | 495 |
| Girls / boys | 232 / 268 | 244 / 251 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 942 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.5 | 32.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 15% |
| Suburb | Kanwal 2259 | Ambarvale 2560 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kanwal-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | thomasacre-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Thomas Acres Public School scores higher on the Success Index (28.3 vs 23.8).
- •Kanwal Public School is the larger school with 500 students compared with 495.
- •Thomas Acres Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -19%).
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 Kanwal Public School better than Thomas Acres Public School?
On the Success Index, Thomas Acres Public School ranks higher (28.3 vs 23.8 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 Kanwal Public School and Thomas Acres Public School?
About 113 km in a straight line, between Kanwal and Ambarvale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kanwal Public School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thomas Acres Public School has 15.4.
How do Kanwal Public School and Thomas Acres Public School rank in NSW?
Kanwal Public School is 1508th of 1,619 and Thomas Acres Public School is 1389th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.