Kiama Public School vs Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 727 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kiama Public School
Kiama · Government primary · K-6
347 students · ICSEA 1064
Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Kiama · Catholic primary · K-6
363 students · ICSEA 1104
| Measure | Kiama Public School Kiama NSW | Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School Kiama NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #772 of 1,619 | #195 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2357 of 4,908 | #685 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 347 | 363 |
| Girls / boys | 168 / 179 | 180 / 183 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -36% | +29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1104 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 21.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Kiama 2533 | Kiama 2533 |
| Council area | Kiama | Kiama |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kiama-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.ssppdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.5 vs 54.6).
- •Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1104 vs 1064), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.8).
- •Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 363 students compared with 347.
- •Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (29% vs -36%).
- •Kiama Public School is a government school while Ss Peter and Paul Catholic 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 Kiama Public School better than Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School ranks higher (73.5 vs 54.6 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 Kiama Public School and Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School?
About 727 m in a straight line, between Kiama and Kiama in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kiama Public School has 17.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School has 17.2.
How do Kiama Public School and Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Kiama Public School is 772nd of 1,619 and Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School is 195th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.