Kegworth Public School vs Taverners Hill Infants School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 986 m 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
Taverners Hill Infants School
Petersham · Government primary · K-2
20 students · ICSEA 1129
| Measure | Kegworth Public School Leichhardt NSW | Taverners Hill Infants School Petersham NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #285 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #956 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-2 |
| Students | 252 | 20 |
| Girls / boys | 121 / 131 | 8 / 12 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1129 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 2.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Leichhardt 2040 | Petersham 2049 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kegworth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tavernersh-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Taverners Hill Infants School scores higher on the Success Index (78.9 vs 70.7).
- •Taverners Hill Infants School has the higher ICSEA (1129 vs 1117), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Taverners Hill Infants School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 15.4).
- •Kegworth Public School is the larger school with 252 students compared with 20.
- •Kegworth Public School has grown faster over five years (-25% vs -44%).
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 Taverners Hill Infants School?
On the Success Index, Taverners Hill Infants School ranks higher (78.9 vs 70.7 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 Taverners Hill Infants School?
About 986 m in a straight line, between Leichhardt and Petersham 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 Taverners Hill Infants School has 9.1.
How do Kegworth Public School and Taverners Hill Infants School rank in NSW?
Kegworth Public School is 285th of 1,619 and Taverners Hill Infants School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.