Kegworth Public School vs Leichhardt Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kegworth Public School
Leichhardt · Government primary · P-6
252 students · ICSEA 1117
Leichhardt Public School
Leichhardt · Government primary · K-6
532 students · ICSEA 1122
| Measure | Kegworth Public School Leichhardt NSW | Leichhardt Public School Leichhardt NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #285 of 1,619 | #358 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #956 of 4,908 | #1147 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 252 | 532 |
| Girls / boys | 121 / 131 | 260 / 272 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1122 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 33.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Leichhardt 2040 | Leichhardt 2040 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kegworth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | leichhardt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kegworth Public School scores higher on the Success Index (70.7 vs 68.6).
- •Leichhardt Public School has the higher ICSEA (1122 vs 1117), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kegworth Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.0).
- •Leichhardt Public School is the larger school with 532 students compared with 252.
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 Kegworth Public School better than Leichhardt Public School?
On the Success Index, Kegworth Public School ranks higher (70.7 vs 68.6 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 Kegworth Public School and Leichhardt Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Leichhardt and Leichhardt in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kegworth Public School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Leichhardt Public School has 16.0.
How do Kegworth Public School and Leichhardt Public School rank in NSW?
Kegworth Public School is 285th of 1,619 and Leichhardt Public School is 358th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.