Kingswood Public School vs Macquarie Fields 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.
Kingswood Public School
Kingswood · Government primary · K-6
499 students · ICSEA 1048
Macquarie Fields Public School
Macquarie Fields · Government primary · K-6
828 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Kingswood Public School Kingswood NSW | Macquarie Fields Public School Macquarie Fields NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #752 of 1,619 | #778 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2296 of 4,908 | #2366 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 499 | 828 |
| Girls / boys | 245 / 254 | 424 / 404 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 105 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 18.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.6 | 45.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 74% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 4% |
| Suburb | Kingswood 2747 | Macquarie Fields 2564 |
| Council area | Penrith | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kingswood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | macfields-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (55.4 vs 54.5).
- •Kingswood Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.3).
- •Macquarie Fields Public School is the larger school with 828 students compared with 499.
- •Kingswood Public School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -15%).
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 Public School better than Macquarie Fields Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kingswood Public School and Macquarie Fields Public School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Kingswood and Macquarie Fields in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingswood Public School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Macquarie Fields Public School has 18.3.
How do Kingswood Public School and Macquarie Fields Public School rank in NSW?
Kingswood Public School is 752nd of 1,619 and Macquarie Fields Public School is 778th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.