Kearns Public School vs Odyssey College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 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
Odyssey College
Eagle Vale · Independent special · 11
86 students · ICSEA 929
| Measure | Kearns Public School Kearns NSW | Odyssey College Eagle Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #998 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3115 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 11 |
| Students | 178 | 86 |
| Girls / boys | 85 / 93 | 28 / 58 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 985 | 929 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 6.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 24% |
| 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.odysseyhouse.com.au |
The verdict
- •Kearns Public School has the higher ICSEA (985 vs 929), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kearns Public School is the larger school with 178 students compared with 86.
- •Kearns Public School is a government school while Odyssey College 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 Kearns Public School better than Odyssey College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kearns Public School and Odyssey College?
About 1.7 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 Odyssey College has 13.0.
How do Kearns Public School and Odyssey College rank in NSW?
Kearns Public School is 998th of 1,619 and Odyssey College is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.