Killarney Vale Public School vs The Entrance Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Killarney Vale Public School
Killarney Vale · Government primary · K-6
477 students · ICSEA 963
The Entrance Public School
The Entrance · Government primary · P-6
422 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Killarney Vale Public School Killarney Vale NSW | The Entrance Public School The Entrance NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1230 of 1,619 | #1288 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3816 of 4,908 | #3996 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 477 | 422 |
| Girls / boys | 232 / 245 | 176 / 246 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.4 | 29.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 26% |
| Suburb | Killarney Vale 2261 | The Entrance 2261 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | killarneyv-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | thentrance-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Killarney Vale Public School scores higher on the Success Index (34.4 vs 31.8).
- •Killarney Vale Public School has the higher ICSEA (963 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Entrance Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.8).
- •Killarney Vale Public School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 422.
- •Killarney Vale Public School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -7%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Belmont
Frequently asked questions
Is Killarney Vale Public School better than The Entrance Public School?
On the Success Index, Killarney Vale Public School ranks higher (34.4 vs 31.8 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 Killarney Vale Public School and The Entrance Public School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Killarney Vale and The Entrance in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Killarney Vale Public School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Entrance Public School has 14.1.
How do Killarney Vale Public School and The Entrance Public School rank in NSW?
Killarney Vale Public School is 1230th of 1,619 and The Entrance Public School is 1288th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.