Kingswood High School vs Orchard Hills Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km 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
Orchard Hills Public School
Orchard Hills · Government primary · K-6
242 students · ICSEA 995
| Measure | Kingswood High School Kingswood NSW | Orchard Hills Public School Orchard Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #357 of 539 | #1050 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1007 of 1,472 | #3288 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,005 | 242 |
| Girls / boys | 487 / 518 | 129 / 113 |
| Foundation intake | – | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | 228 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 126 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +67% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 995 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.6 | 14.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 2.3 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 7% |
| Suburb | Kingswood 2747 | Orchard Hills 2748 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kingswood-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | orchardhil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Orchard Hills Public School scores higher on the Success Index (42.0 vs 37.5).
- •Orchard Hills Public School has the higher ICSEA (995 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kingswood High School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.7).
- •Kingswood High School is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 242.
- •Orchard Hills Public School has grown faster over five years (67% vs 13%).
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 Orchard Hills Public School?
On the Success Index, Orchard Hills Public School ranks higher (42.0 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 Orchard Hills Public School?
About 1.4 km 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 Orchard Hills Public School has 16.7.
How do Kingswood High School and Orchard Hills Public School rank in NSW?
Kingswood High School is 357th of 539 and Orchard Hills Public School is 1050th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.