Kent Road Public School vs North Ryde Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kent Road Public School
Eastwood · Government primary · K-6
1,007 students · ICSEA 1133
North Ryde Public School
North Ryde · Government primary · K-6
316 students · ICSEA 1123
| Measure | Kent Road Public School Eastwood NSW | North Ryde Public School North Ryde NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #206 of 1,619 | #533 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #736 of 4,908 | #1625 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,007 | 316 |
| Girls / boys | 470 / 537 | 138 / 178 |
| Foundation intake | 141 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1133 | 1123 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 18.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.8 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 87% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Eastwood 2122 | North Ryde 2113 |
| Council area | Ryde | Ryde |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kentroad-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | northryde-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kent Road Public School scores higher on the Success Index (73.0 vs 63.2).
- •Kent Road Public School has the higher ICSEA (1133 vs 1123), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kent Road Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.6).
- •Kent Road Public School is the larger school with 1,007 students compared with 316.
- •Kent Road Public School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -19%).
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 Kent Road Public School better than North Ryde Public School?
On the Success Index, Kent Road Public School ranks higher (73.0 vs 63.2 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 Kent Road Public School and North Ryde Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Eastwood and North Ryde in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kent Road Public School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Ryde Public School has 18.6.
How do Kent Road Public School and North Ryde Public School rank in NSW?
Kent Road Public School is 206th of 1,619 and North Ryde Public School is 533rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.