Kempsey Adventist School vs Macleay Vocational College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kempsey Adventist School
Kempsey · Independent combined · K-12
458 students · ICSEA 953
Macleay Vocational College
South Kempsey · Independent special · 9-12
88 students · ICSEA 787
| Measure | Kempsey Adventist School Kempsey NSW | Macleay Vocational College South Kempsey NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #257 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #934 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | K-12 | 9-12 |
| Students | 458 | 88 |
| Girls / boys | 202 / 256 | 49 / 39 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 59 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 25 | 27 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 953 | 787 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 4.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.4 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.9 | 25.2 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 56% |
| Suburb | Kempsey 2440 | South Kempsey 2440 |
| Council area | Kempsey | Kempsey |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kas.nsw.edu.au | www.mvwlc.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kempsey Adventist School has the higher ICSEA (953 vs 787), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Macleay Vocational College has fewer students per teacher (4.2 vs 11.3).
- •Kempsey Adventist School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 88.
- •Kempsey Adventist School has grown faster over five years (-16% 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 Kempsey Adventist School better than Macleay Vocational College?
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 Kempsey Adventist School and Macleay Vocational College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Kempsey and South Kempsey in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kempsey Adventist School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Macleay Vocational College has 4.2.
How do Kempsey Adventist School and Macleay Vocational College rank in NSW?
Kempsey Adventist School is 257th of 314 and Macleay Vocational College is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.