Kentlyn Public School vs Rooty Hill Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 34 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kentlyn Public School
Campbelltown · Government primary · K-6
120 students · ICSEA 990
Rooty Hill Public School
Rooty Hill · Government primary · K-6
645 students · ICSEA 990
| Measure | Kentlyn Public School Campbelltown NSW | Rooty Hill Public School Rooty Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #967 of 1,619 | #997 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2994 of 4,908 | #3112 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 120 | 645 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 73 | 312 / 333 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 990 | 990 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 42.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 9% |
| Suburb | Campbelltown 2560 | Rooty Hill 2766 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kentlyn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | rootyhill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kentlyn Public School scores higher on the Success Index (46.1 vs 44.6).
- •Kentlyn Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.4).
- •Rooty Hill Public School is the larger school with 645 students compared with 120.
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 Kentlyn Public School better than Rooty Hill Public School?
On the Success Index, Kentlyn Public School ranks higher (46.1 vs 44.6 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 Kentlyn Public School and Rooty Hill Public School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Campbelltown and Rooty Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kentlyn Public School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rooty Hill Public School has 15.4.
How do Kentlyn Public School and Rooty Hill Public School rank in NSW?
Kentlyn Public School is 967th of 1,619 and Rooty Hill Public School is 997th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.