Kellyville High School vs Sherwood Ridge Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 538 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kellyville High School
Kellyville · Government high school · 7-12
869 students · ICSEA 1086
Sherwood Ridge Public School
Kellyville · Government primary · K-6
584 students · ICSEA 1114
| Measure | Kellyville High School Kellyville NSW | Sherwood Ridge Public School Kellyville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #94 of 539 | #370 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #256 of 1,472 | #1176 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 869 | 584 |
| Girls / boys | 412 / 457 | 281 / 303 |
| Foundation intake | – | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | 159 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 140 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 1114 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.8 | 34.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kellyville 2155 | Kellyville 2155 |
| Council area | The Hills | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kellyville-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | sherwood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kellyville High School scores higher on the Success Index (71.4 vs 68.3).
- •Sherwood Ridge Public School has the higher ICSEA (1114 vs 1086), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kellyville High School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.8).
- •Kellyville High School is the larger school with 869 students compared with 584.
- •Kellyville High School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -29%).
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 Kellyville High School better than Sherwood Ridge Public School?
On the Success Index, Kellyville High School ranks higher (71.4 vs 68.3 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 Kellyville High School and Sherwood Ridge Public School?
About 538 m in a straight line, between Kellyville and Kellyville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kellyville High School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sherwood Ridge Public School has 16.8.
How do Kellyville High School and Sherwood Ridge Public School rank in NSW?
Kellyville High School is 94th of 539 and Sherwood Ridge Public School is 370th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.