Kingswood High School vs St Mary MacKillop Primary 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.
Kingswood High School
Kingswood · Government high school · 7-12
1,005 students · ICSEA 955
St Mary MacKillop Primary School
South Penrith · Catholic primary · K-6
398 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Kingswood High School Kingswood NSW | St Mary MacKillop Primary School South Penrith NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #357 of 539 | #647 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1007 of 1,472 | #1979 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,005 | 398 |
| Girls / boys | 487 / 518 | 213 / 185 |
| Foundation intake | – | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | 228 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 126 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.6 | 27.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 14.2 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 6% |
| Suburb | Kingswood 2747 | South Penrith 2750 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kingswood-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.mackilloppenrith.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary MacKillop Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.4 vs 37.5).
- •St Mary MacKillop Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kingswood High School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.5).
- •Kingswood High School is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 398.
- •Kingswood High School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -2%).
- •Kingswood High School is a government school while St Mary MacKillop Primary School is a catholic 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 St Mary MacKillop Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary MacKillop Primary School ranks higher (59.4 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 St Mary MacKillop Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kingswood and South Penrith 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 St Mary MacKillop Primary School has 14.5.
How do Kingswood High School and St Mary MacKillop Primary School rank in NSW?
Kingswood High School is 357th of 539 and St Mary MacKillop Primary School is 647th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.