Kempsey Adventist School vs Pacific Brook Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 225 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
Pacific Brook Christian School
Muswellbrook · Independent combined · K-10
88 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Kempsey Adventist School Kempsey NSW | Pacific Brook Christian School Muswellbrook NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #257 of 314 | #266 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #934 of 1,259 | #992 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-10 |
| Students | 458 | 88 |
| Girls / boys | 202 / 256 | 48 / 40 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 59 | 7 |
| Year 12 cohort | 25 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 953 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.4 | 6.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.9 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 14% |
| Suburb | Kempsey 2440 | Muswellbrook 2333 |
| Council area | Kempsey | Muswellbrook |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kas.nsw.edu.au | www.pacificbrook.nsw.edu.au/pbcs/ |
The verdict
- •Kempsey Adventist School scores higher on the Success Index (36.1 vs 33.7).
- •Kempsey Adventist School has the higher ICSEA (953 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kempsey Adventist School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.9).
- •Kempsey Adventist School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 88.
- •Pacific Brook Christian School has grown faster over five years (31% vs -16%).
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 Pacific Brook Christian School?
On the Success Index, Kempsey Adventist School ranks higher (36.1 vs 33.7 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 Kempsey Adventist School and Pacific Brook Christian School?
About 225 km in a straight line, between Kempsey and Muswellbrook 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 Pacific Brook Christian School has 12.9.
How do Kempsey Adventist School and Pacific Brook Christian School rank in NSW?
Kempsey Adventist School is 257th of 314 and Pacific Brook Christian School is 266th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.