Kingsgrove North High School vs McCallums Hill Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsgrove North High School
Kingsgrove · Government high school · 7-12
1,020 students · ICSEA 1002
McCallums Hill Public School
Roselands · Government primary · K-6
330 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Kingsgrove North High School Kingsgrove NSW | McCallums Hill Public School Roselands NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #243 of 539 | #853 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #633 of 1,472 | #2596 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,020 | 330 |
| Girls / boys | 383 / 637 | 137 / 193 |
| Foundation intake | – | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | 170 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 134 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 79.0 | 29.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.8 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Kingsgrove 2208 | Roselands 2196 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kingsgrovn-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | mccallumhi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kingsgrove North High School scores higher on the Success Index (54.7 vs 51.3).
- •Kingsgrove North High School has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •McCallums Hill Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.9).
- •Kingsgrove North High School is the larger school with 1,020 students compared with 330.
- •Kingsgrove North High School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -11%).
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 North High School better than McCallums Hill Public School?
On the Success Index, Kingsgrove North High School ranks higher (54.7 vs 51.3 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 North High School and McCallums Hill Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kingsgrove and Roselands in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingsgrove North High School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and McCallums Hill Public School has 11.1.
How do Kingsgrove North High School and McCallums Hill Public School rank in NSW?
Kingsgrove North High School is 243rd of 539 and McCallums Hill Public School is 853rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.