Kempsey South Public School vs Macleay Vocational College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 771 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kempsey South Public School
Kempsey · Government primary · K-6
129 students · ICSEA 767
Macleay Vocational College
South Kempsey · Independent special · 9-12
88 students · ICSEA 787
| Measure | Kempsey South Public School Kempsey NSW | Macleay Vocational College South Kempsey NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1536 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4656 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 9-12 |
| Students | 129 | 88 |
| Girls / boys | 55 / 74 | 49 / 39 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 27 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 767 | 787 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 84% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 7.6 | 4.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 25.2 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 65% | 56% |
| Suburb | Kempsey 2440 | South Kempsey 2440 |
| Council area | Kempsey | Kempsey |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | kempseysth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.mvwlc.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Macleay Vocational College has the higher ICSEA (787 vs 767), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Macleay Vocational College has fewer students per teacher (4.2 vs 7.6).
- •Kempsey South Public School is the larger school with 129 students compared with 88.
- •Kempsey South Public School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -30%).
- •Kempsey South Public School is a government school while Macleay Vocational College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 South Public 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 South Public School and Macleay Vocational College?
About 771 m in a straight line, between Kempsey and South Kempsey in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kempsey South Public School has 7.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Macleay Vocational College has 4.2.
How do Kempsey South Public School and Macleay Vocational College rank in NSW?
Kempsey South Public School is 1536th of 1,619 and Macleay Vocational College is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.