Kearsley Public School vs Kitchener Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kearsley Public School
Kearsley · Government primary · K-6
114 students · ICSEA 897
Kitchener Public School
Kitchener · Government primary · K-6
113 students · ICSEA 930
| Measure | Kearsley Public School Kearsley NSW | Kitchener Public School Kitchener NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1498 of 1,619 | #1278 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4559 of 4,908 | #3964 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 114 | 113 |
| Girls / boys | 54 / 60 | 51 / 62 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 897 | 930 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 9.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 35% | 20% |
| Suburb | Kearsley 2325 | Kitchener 2325 |
| Council area | Cessnock | Cessnock |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | kearsley-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kitchener-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kitchener Public School scores higher on the Success Index (32.3 vs 24.0).
- •Kitchener Public School has the higher ICSEA (930 vs 897), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kitchener Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.3).
- •Kearsley Public School is the larger school with 114 students compared with 113.
- •Kitchener Public School has grown faster over five years (26% vs -3%).
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 Kearsley Public School better than Kitchener Public School?
On the Success Index, Kitchener Public School ranks higher (32.3 vs 24.0 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 Kearsley Public School and Kitchener Public School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Kearsley and Kitchener in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kearsley Public School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kitchener Public School has 11.5.
How do Kearsley Public School and Kitchener Public School rank in NSW?
Kearsley Public School is 1498th of 1,619 and Kitchener Public School is 1278th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.