Kenthurst Public School vs Russell Vale Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 78 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kenthurst Public School
Kenthurst · Government primary · K-6
187 students · ICSEA 1040
Russell Vale Public School
Russell Vale · Government primary · K-6
262 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Kenthurst Public School Kenthurst NSW | Russell Vale Public School Russell Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #777 of 1,619 | #743 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2365 of 4,908 | #2273 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 187 | 262 |
| Girls / boys | 90 / 97 | 130 / 132 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 15.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kenthurst 2156 | Russell Vale 2517 |
| Council area | The Hills | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kenthurst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | russellval-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Russell Vale Public School scores higher on the Success Index (55.7 vs 54.5).
- •Kenthurst Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.0).
- •Russell Vale Public School is the larger school with 262 students compared with 187.
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 Kenthurst Public School better than Russell Vale Public School?
On the Success Index, Russell Vale Public School ranks higher (55.7 vs 54.5 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 Kenthurst Public School and Russell Vale Public School?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Kenthurst and Russell Vale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kenthurst Public School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Russell Vale Public School has 17.0.
How do Kenthurst Public School and Russell Vale Public School rank in NSW?
Kenthurst Public School is 777th of 1,619 and Russell Vale Public School is 743rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.