Karuah Public School vs Kempsey East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 193 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Karuah Public School
Karuah · Government primary · K-6
157 students · ICSEA 875
Kempsey East Public School
Kempsey · Government primary · K-6
180 students · ICSEA 875
| Measure | Karuah Public School Karuah NSW | Kempsey East Public School Kempsey NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1497 of 1,619 | #1560 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4558 of 4,908 | #4707 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 157 | 180 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 74 | 90 / 90 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 875 | 875 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 14.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 39% | 41% |
| Suburb | Karuah 2324 | Kempsey 2440 |
| Council area | Port Stephens | Kempsey |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | karuah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kempseyest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Karuah Public School scores higher on the Success Index (24.0 vs 21.5).
- •Kempsey East Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.3).
- •Kempsey East Public School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 157.
- •Karuah Public School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -6%).
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 Karuah Public School better than Kempsey East Public School?
On the Success Index, Karuah Public School ranks higher (24.0 vs 21.5 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 Karuah Public School and Kempsey East Public School?
About 193 km in a straight line, between Karuah and Kempsey in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Karuah Public School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kempsey East Public School has 12.2.
How do Karuah Public School and Kempsey East Public School rank in NSW?
Karuah Public School is 1497th of 1,619 and Kempsey East Public School is 1560th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.