Kingswood South Public School vs Penrith South Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kingswood South Public School
Kingswood · Government primary · P-6
304 students · ICSEA 956
Penrith South Public School
Penrith · Government primary · K-6
441 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | Kingswood South Public School Kingswood NSW | Penrith South Public School Penrith NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1048 of 1,619 | #1357 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3282 of 4,908 | #4181 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 304 | 441 |
| Girls / boys | 138 / 166 | 204 / 237 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 956 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.9 | 27.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 17% |
| Suburb | Kingswood 2747 | Penrith 2750 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kingswoods-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | penrithsth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kingswood South Public School scores higher on the Success Index (42.1 vs 29.3).
- •Penrith South Public School has the higher ICSEA (958 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kingswood South Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 16.2).
- •Penrith South Public School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 304.
- •Kingswood South Public School has grown faster over five years (-5% 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 South Public School better than Penrith South Public School?
On the Success Index, Kingswood South Public School ranks higher (42.1 vs 29.3 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 South Public School and Penrith South Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kingswood and Penrith in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingswood South Public School has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Penrith South Public School has 16.2.
How do Kingswood South Public School and Penrith South Public School rank in NSW?
Kingswood South Public School is 1048th of 1,619 and Penrith South Public School is 1357th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.