Kelso Public School vs Windsor South Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 113 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
Windsor South Public School
South Windsor · Government primary · K-6
333 students · ICSEA 858
| Measure | Kelso Public School Kelso NSW | Windsor South Public School South Windsor NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1281 of 1,619 | #1562 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3972 of 4,908 | #4716 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 374 | 333 |
| Girls / boys | 179 / 195 | 168 / 165 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +30% | +46% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 859 | 858 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 21.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 40% | 32% |
| Suburb | Kelso 2795 | South Windsor 2756 |
| Council area | Bathurst | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | kelso-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | windsorsth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kelso Public School scores higher on the Success Index (32.2 vs 21.4).
- •Kelso Public School has the higher ICSEA (859 vs 858), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kelso Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.8).
- •Kelso Public School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 333.
- •Windsor South Public School has grown faster over five years (46% vs 30%).
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 Windsor South Public School?
On the Success Index, Kelso Public School ranks higher (32.2 vs 21.4 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 Windsor South Public School?
About 113 km in a straight line, between Kelso and South Windsor 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 Windsor South Public School has 15.8.
How do Kelso Public School and Windsor South Public School rank in NSW?
Kelso Public School is 1281st of 1,619 and Windsor South Public School is 1562nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.