Kearns Public School vs Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kearns Public School
Kearns · Government primary · K-6
178 students · ICSEA 985
Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Eagle Vale · Catholic primary · K-6
595 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Kearns Public School Kearns NSW | Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School Eagle Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #998 of 1,619 | #769 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3115 of 4,908 | #2348 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 178 | 595 |
| Girls / boys | 85 / 93 | 303 / 292 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 88 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 985 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 19.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 31.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 8.6 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 4% |
| Suburb | Kearns 2558 | Eagle Vale 2558 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kearns-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.mievdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.7 vs 44.5).
- •Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1033 vs 985), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kearns Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 19.1).
- •Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 595 students compared with 178.
- •Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (29% vs -9%).
- •Kearns Public School is a government school while Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Kearns Public School better than Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School ranks higher (54.7 vs 44.5 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 Kearns Public School and Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Kearns and Eagle Vale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kearns Public School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School has 19.1.
How do Kearns Public School and Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Kearns Public School is 998th of 1,619 and Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School is 769th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.