Kingsgrove High School vs Kingsgrove Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 78 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsgrove High School
Kingsgrove · Government high school · 7-12
672 students · ICSEA 986
Kingsgrove Public School
Kingsgrove · Government primary · K-6
268 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Kingsgrove High School Kingsgrove NSW | Kingsgrove Public School Kingsgrove NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #318 of 539 | #833 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #876 of 1,472 | #2541 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 672 | 268 |
| Girls / boys | 243 / 429 | 124 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | – | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | 115 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 81 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.9 | 25.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 85% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kingsgrove 2208 | Kingsgrove 2208 |
| Council area | Georges River | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kingsgrove-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | kingsgrove-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kingsgrove Public School scores higher on the Success Index (52.2 vs 43.4).
- •Kingsgrove Public School has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kingsgrove Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.6).
- •Kingsgrove High School is the larger school with 672 students compared with 268.
- •Kingsgrove High School has grown faster over five years (-18% vs -39%).
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 Kingsgrove High School better than Kingsgrove Public School?
On the Success Index, Kingsgrove Public School ranks higher (52.2 vs 43.4 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 Kingsgrove High School and Kingsgrove Public School?
About 78 m in a straight line, between Kingsgrove and Kingsgrove in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingsgrove High School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kingsgrove Public School has 10.5.
How do Kingsgrove High School and Kingsgrove Public School rank in NSW?
Kingsgrove High School is 318th of 539 and Kingsgrove Public School is 833rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.