Kegworth Public School vs The John Berne School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 606 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
The John Berne School
Lewisham · Independent special · U
45 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Kegworth Public School Leichhardt NSW | The John Berne School Lewisham NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #285 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #956 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | P-6 | U |
| Students | 252 | 45 |
| Girls / boys | 121 / 131 | 6 / 39 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 4.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 9.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 18% |
| Suburb | Leichhardt 2040 | Lewisham 2049 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kegworth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.thejohnberneschool.org |
The verdict
- •Kegworth Public School has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The John Berne School has fewer students per teacher (4.6 vs 15.4).
- •Kegworth Public School is the larger school with 252 students compared with 45.
- •The John Berne School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -25%).
- •Kegworth Public School is a government school while The John Berne School 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 Kegworth Public School better than The John Berne School?
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 Kegworth Public School and The John Berne School?
About 606 m in a straight line, between Leichhardt and Lewisham 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 The John Berne School has 4.6.
How do Kegworth Public School and The John Berne School rank in NSW?
Kegworth Public School is 285th of 1,619 and The John Berne School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.