Kempsey West Public School vs Windale Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 239 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
Windale Public School
Windale · Government primary · P-6
252 students · ICSEA 793
| Measure | Kempsey West Public School West Kempsey NSW | Windale Public School Windale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1499 of 1,619 | #1527 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4560 of 4,908 | #4627 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 422 | 252 |
| Girls / boys | 223 / 199 | 127 / 125 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 794 | 793 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 78% | 86% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.9 | 22.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 57% | 46% |
| Suburb | West Kempsey 2440 | Windale 2306 |
| Council area | Kempsey | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | kempseywst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | windale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kempsey West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (24.0 vs 23.0).
- •Kempsey West Public School has the higher ICSEA (794 vs 793), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Windale Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.4).
- •Kempsey West Public School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 252.
- •Windale Public School has grown faster over five years (38% vs 5%).
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 Windale Public School?
On the Success Index, Kempsey West Public School ranks higher (24.0 vs 23.0 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 Windale Public School?
About 239 km in a straight line, between West Kempsey and Windale 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 Windale Public School has 11.1.
How do Kempsey West Public School and Windale Public School rank in NSW?
Kempsey West Public School is 1499th of 1,619 and Windale Public School is 1527th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.