Kempsey West Public School vs Lowanna Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 97 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kempsey West Public School
West Kempsey · Government primary · K-6
422 students · ICSEA 794
Lowanna Public School
Lowanna · Government primary · K-6
20 students · ICSEA 793
| Measure | Kempsey West Public School West Kempsey NSW | Lowanna Public School Lowanna NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1499 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4560 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 422 | 20 |
| Girls / boys | 223 / 199 | 9 / 11 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 794 | 793 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 78% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.9 | 1.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 0.7 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 57% | 55% |
| Suburb | West Kempsey 2440 | Lowanna 2450 |
| Council area | Kempsey | Coffs Harbour |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | kempseywst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lowanna-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kempsey West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (24.0 vs 19.7).
- •Kempsey West Public School has the higher ICSEA (794 vs 793), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kempsey West Public School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 20.
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 West Public School better than Lowanna Public School?
On the Success Index, Kempsey West Public School ranks higher (24.0 vs 19.7 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 West Public School and Lowanna Public School?
About 97 km in a straight line, between West Kempsey and Lowanna in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kempsey West Public School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lowanna Public School has 12.5.
How do Kempsey West Public School and Lowanna Public School rank in NSW?
Kempsey West Public School is 1499th of 1,619 and Lowanna Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.