Kirrawee Public School vs Mount Kembla Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 50 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kirrawee Public School
Kirrawee · Government primary · K-6
326 students · ICSEA 1050
Mount Kembla Public School
Mount Kembla · Government primary · K-6
159 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Kirrawee Public School Kirrawee NSW | Mount Kembla Public School Mount Kembla NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #455 of 1,619 | #574 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1367 of 4,908 | #1758 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 326 | 159 |
| Girls / boys | 169 / 157 | 64 / 95 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +42% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 9.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 1.9 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 7% |
| Suburb | Kirrawee 2232 | Mount Kembla 2526 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kirrawee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mtkembla-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kirrawee Public School scores higher on the Success Index (66.1 vs 61.9).
- •Kirrawee Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.2).
- •Kirrawee Public School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 159.
- •Mount Kembla Public School has grown faster over five years (42% 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 Kirrawee Public School better than Mount Kembla Public School?
On the Success Index, Kirrawee Public School ranks higher (66.1 vs 61.9 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 Kirrawee Public School and Mount Kembla Public School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Kirrawee and Mount Kembla in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kirrawee Public School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Kembla Public School has 16.2.
How do Kirrawee Public School and Mount Kembla Public School rank in NSW?
Kirrawee Public School is 455th of 1,619 and Mount Kembla Public School is 574th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.