Kempsey East Public School vs Kempsey South Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kempsey East Public School
Kempsey · Government primary · K-6
180 students · ICSEA 875
Kempsey South Public School
Kempsey · Government primary · K-6
129 students · ICSEA 767
| Measure | Kempsey East Public School Kempsey NSW | Kempsey South Public School Kempsey NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1560 of 1,619 | #1536 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4707 of 4,908 | #4656 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 180 | 129 |
| Girls / boys | 90 / 90 | 55 / 74 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 875 | 767 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 7.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 16.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 8.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 41% | 65% |
| Suburb | Kempsey 2440 | Kempsey 2440 |
| Council area | Kempsey | Kempsey |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | kempseyest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kempseysth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (21.5 vs 22.4).
- •Kempsey East Public School has the higher ICSEA (875 vs 767), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kempsey South Public School has fewer students per teacher (7.6 vs 12.2).
- •Kempsey East Public School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 129.
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 East Public School better than Kempsey South Public School?
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 East Public School and Kempsey South Public School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Kempsey and Kempsey in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kempsey East Public School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kempsey South Public School has 7.6.
How do Kempsey East Public School and Kempsey South Public School rank in NSW?
Kempsey East Public School is 1560th of 1,619 and Kempsey South Public School is 1536th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.