Kingswood High School vs Montgrove College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 433 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kingswood High School
Kingswood · Government high school · 7-12
1,005 students · ICSEA 955
Montgrove College
Orchard Hills · Independent combined · K-12
675 students · ICSEA 1106
| Measure | Kingswood High School Kingswood NSW | Montgrove College Orchard Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #357 of 539 | #99 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1007 of 1,472 | #293 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,005 | 675 |
| Girls / boys | 487 / 518 | 592 / 83 |
| Foundation intake | – | 90 |
| Year 7 cohort | 228 | 54 |
| Year 12 cohort | 126 | 24 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 1106 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.6 | 52.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 14.0 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kingswood 2747 | Orchard Hills 2748 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kingswood-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.montgrove.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Montgrove College scores higher on the Success Index (68.7 vs 37.5).
- •Montgrove College has the higher ICSEA (1106 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Montgrove College has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.5).
- •Kingswood High School is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 675.
- •Montgrove College has grown faster over five years (29% vs 13%).
- •Kingswood High School is a government school while Montgrove College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Kingswood High School better than Montgrove College?
On the Success Index, Montgrove College ranks higher (68.7 vs 37.5 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 Kingswood High School and Montgrove College?
About 433 m in a straight line, between Kingswood and Orchard Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingswood High School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Montgrove College has 12.8.
How do Kingswood High School and Montgrove College rank in NSW?
Kingswood High School is 357th of 539 and Montgrove College is 99th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.