Kentlyn Public School vs Ruse Public 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.
Kentlyn Public School
Campbelltown · Government primary · K-6
120 students · ICSEA 990
Ruse Public School
Ruse · Government primary · K-6
483 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Kentlyn Public School Campbelltown NSW | Ruse Public School Ruse NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #967 of 1,619 | #948 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2994 of 4,908 | #2924 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 120 | 483 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 73 | 223 / 260 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 990 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 36.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 8.3 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 12% |
| Suburb | Campbelltown 2560 | Ruse 2560 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kentlyn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | ruse-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (46.1 vs 46.9).
- •Kentlyn Public School has the higher ICSEA (990 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ruse Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.6).
- •Ruse Public School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 120.
- •Ruse Public School has grown faster over five years (9% vs 3%).
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 Ruse Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kentlyn Public School and Ruse Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Campbelltown and Ruse 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 Ruse Public School has 13.1.
How do Kentlyn Public School and Ruse Public School rank in NSW?
Kentlyn Public School is 967th of 1,619 and Ruse Public School is 948th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.