Kenthurst Public School vs St Madeleine's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.7 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
St Madeleine's Primary School
Kenthurst · Catholic primary · K-6
388 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Kenthurst Public School Kenthurst NSW | St Madeleine's Primary School Kenthurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #777 of 1,619 | #398 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2365 of 4,908 | #1234 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 187 | 388 |
| Girls / boys | 90 / 97 | 213 / 175 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 26.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Kenthurst 2156 | Kenthurst 2156 |
| Council area | The Hills | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kenthurst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stmadeleineskenthurst.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Madeleine's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.7 vs 54.5).
- •St Madeleine's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Madeleine's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.8).
- •St Madeleine's Primary School is the larger school with 388 students compared with 187.
- •St Madeleine's Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -14%).
- •Kenthurst Public School is a government school while St Madeleine's Primary School is a catholic 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 Kenthurst Public School better than St Madeleine's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Madeleine's Primary School ranks higher (67.7 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 St Madeleine's Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Kenthurst and Kenthurst 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 St Madeleine's Primary School has 14.5.
How do Kenthurst Public School and St Madeleine's Primary School rank in NSW?
Kenthurst Public School is 777th of 1,619 and St Madeleine's Primary School is 398th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.