Kingsgrove Public School vs Marayong South Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 29 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsgrove Public School
Kingsgrove · Government primary · K-6
268 students · ICSEA 1010
Marayong South Public School
Blacktown · Government primary · K-6
286 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Kingsgrove Public School Kingsgrove NSW | Marayong South Public School Blacktown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #833 of 1,619 | #969 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2541 of 4,908 | #3010 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 268 | 286 |
| Girls / boys | 124 / 144 | 118 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -39% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.6 | 16.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 9% |
| Suburb | Kingsgrove 2208 | Blacktown 2148 |
| Council area | Georges River | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kingsgrove-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | marayongs-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kingsgrove Public School scores higher on the Success Index (52.2 vs 45.9).
- •Kingsgrove Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 17.7).
- •Marayong South Public School is the larger school with 286 students compared with 268.
- •Marayong South Public School has grown faster over five years (-16% 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 Public School better than Marayong South Public School?
On the Success Index, Kingsgrove Public School ranks higher (52.2 vs 45.9 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 Public School and Marayong South Public School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Kingsgrove and Blacktown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingsgrove Public School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marayong South Public School has 17.7.
How do Kingsgrove Public School and Marayong South Public School rank in NSW?
Kingsgrove Public School is 833rd of 1,619 and Marayong South Public School is 969th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.