Katoomba Public School vs Kindlehill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 5.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Katoomba Public School
Katoomba · Government primary · K-6
210 students · ICSEA 1035
Kindlehill School
Wentworth Falls · Independent combined · K-12
114 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Katoomba Public School Katoomba NSW | Kindlehill School Wentworth Falls NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #729 of 1,619 | #115 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #2215 of 4,908 | #364 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 210 | 114 |
| Girls / boys | 108 / 102 | 50 / 64 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 15 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 1 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1035 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 11.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 16% |
| Suburb | Katoomba 2780 | Wentworth Falls 2782 |
| Council area | Blue Mountains | Blue Mountains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | katoomba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.kindlehill.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kindlehill School scores higher on the Success Index (65.0 vs 56.5).
- •Kindlehill School has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 1035), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kindlehill School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 14.2).
- •Katoomba Public School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 114.
- •Kindlehill School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -26%).
- •Katoomba Public School is a government school while Kindlehill School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Katoomba Public School better than Kindlehill School?
On the Success Index, Kindlehill School ranks higher (65.0 vs 56.5 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 Katoomba Public School and Kindlehill School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Katoomba and Wentworth Falls in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Katoomba Public School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kindlehill School has 9.6.
How do Katoomba Public School and Kindlehill School rank in NSW?
Katoomba Public School is 729th of 1,619 and Kindlehill School is 115th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.