Kearns Public School vs Robert Townson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 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
Robert Townson High School
Raby · Government high school · 7-12
742 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Kearns Public School Kearns NSW | Robert Townson High School Raby NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #998 of 1,619 | #336 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3115 of 4,908 | #939 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 178 | 742 |
| Girls / boys | 85 / 93 | 361 / 381 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 135 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 96 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 985 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 62.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 14.7 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 8% |
| Suburb | Kearns 2558 | Raby 2566 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kearns-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | roberttown-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kearns Public School scores higher on the Success Index (44.5 vs 40.6).
- •Kearns Public School has the higher ICSEA (985 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Robert Townson High School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.7).
- •Robert Townson High School is the larger school with 742 students compared with 178.
- •Robert Townson High School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -9%).
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 Robert Townson High School?
On the Success Index, Kearns Public School ranks higher (44.5 vs 40.6 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 Robert Townson High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Kearns and Raby 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 Robert Townson High School has 11.9.
How do Kearns Public School and Robert Townson High School rank in NSW?
Kearns Public School is 998th of 1,619 and Robert Townson High School is 336th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.