Kelso Public School vs Raglan Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kelso Public School
Kelso · Government primary · K-6
374 students · ICSEA 859
Raglan Public School
Raglan · Government primary · K-6
191 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | Kelso Public School Kelso NSW | Raglan Public School Raglan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1281 of 1,619 | #1228 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3972 of 4,908 | #3811 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 374 | 191 |
| Girls / boys | 179 / 195 | 83 / 108 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +30% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 859 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 2.2 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 40% | 12% |
| Suburb | Kelso 2795 | Raglan 2795 |
| Council area | Bathurst | Bathurst |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | kelso-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | raglan-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Raglan Public School scores higher on the Success Index (34.5 vs 32.2).
- •Raglan Public School has the higher ICSEA (978 vs 859), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kelso Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 17.1).
- •Kelso Public School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 191.
- •Kelso Public School has grown faster over five years (30% vs -22%).
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 Kelso Public School better than Raglan Public School?
On the Success Index, Raglan Public School ranks higher (34.5 vs 32.2 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 Kelso Public School and Raglan Public School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Kelso and Raglan in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kelso Public School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Raglan Public School has 17.1.
How do Kelso Public School and Raglan Public School rank in NSW?
Kelso Public School is 1281st of 1,619 and Raglan Public School is 1228th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.