Kingswood South Public School vs St Mary MacKillop Primary 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
St Mary MacKillop Primary School
South Penrith · Catholic primary · K-6
398 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Kingswood South Public School Kingswood NSW | St Mary MacKillop Primary School South Penrith NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1048 of 1,619 | #647 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3282 of 4,908 | #1979 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 304 | 398 |
| Girls / boys | 138 / 166 | 213 / 185 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 956 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.9 | 27.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 14.2 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 6% |
| Suburb | Kingswood 2747 | South Penrith 2750 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kingswoods-p.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 42.1).
- •St Mary MacKillop Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kingswood South Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 14.5).
- •St Mary MacKillop Primary School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 304.
- •Kingswood South Public 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 South Public School better than St Mary MacKillop Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary MacKillop Primary School ranks higher (59.4 vs 42.1 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 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 South Public School has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary MacKillop Primary School has 14.5.
How do Kingswood South Public School and St Mary MacKillop Primary School rank in NSW?
Kingswood South Public School is 1048th of 1,619 and St Mary MacKillop Primary School is 647th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.