King Street Public School vs Smithfield West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 145 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
King Street Public School
Singleton · Government primary · K-6
433 students · ICSEA 900
Smithfield West Public School
Wetherill Park · Government primary · K-6
300 students · ICSEA 900
| Measure | King Street Public School Singleton NSW | Smithfield West Public School Wetherill Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1431 of 1,619 | #1577 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4371 of 4,908 | #4760 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 433 | 300 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 222 | 149 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 900 | 900 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 20.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 4% |
| Suburb | Singleton 2330 | Wetherill Park 2164 |
| Council area | Singleton | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | kingstreet-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | smithfielw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •King Street Public School scores higher on the Success Index (26.8 vs 20.4).
- •Smithfield West Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.3).
- •King Street Public School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 300.
- •King Street Public School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -7%).
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 King Street Public School better than Smithfield West Public School?
On the Success Index, King Street Public School ranks higher (26.8 vs 20.4 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 King Street Public School and Smithfield West Public School?
About 145 km in a straight line, between Singleton and Wetherill Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
King Street Public School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Smithfield West Public School has 14.8.
How do King Street Public School and Smithfield West Public School rank in NSW?
King Street Public School is 1431st of 1,619 and Smithfield West Public School is 1577th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.