Kearns Public School vs Mount Carmel Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Mount Carmel Catholic College
Varroville · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,142 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Kearns Public School Kearns NSW | Mount Carmel Catholic College Varroville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #998 of 1,619 | #203 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3115 of 4,908 | #510 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 178 | 1,142 |
| Girls / boys | 85 / 93 | 575 / 567 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 221 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 157 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 985 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 83.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 17.5 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 4% |
| Suburb | Kearns 2558 | Varroville 2566 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kearns-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.mcccdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Carmel Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (60.3 vs 44.5).
- •Mount Carmel Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 985), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kearns Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.7).
- •Mount Carmel Catholic College is the larger school with 1,142 students compared with 178.
- •Mount Carmel Catholic College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -9%).
- •Kearns Public School is a government school while Mount Carmel Catholic College 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 Mount Carmel Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Mount Carmel Catholic College ranks higher (60.3 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 Mount Carmel Catholic College?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Kearns and Varroville 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 Mount Carmel Catholic College has 13.7.
How do Kearns Public School and Mount Carmel Catholic College rank in NSW?
Kearns Public School is 998th of 1,619 and Mount Carmel Catholic College is 203rd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.