Kurri Kurri Public School vs Pelaw Main 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.
Kurri Kurri Public School
Kurri Kurri · Government primary · K-6
574 students · ICSEA 891
Pelaw Main Public School
Pelaw Main · Government primary · K-6
115 students · ICSEA 901
| Measure | Kurri Kurri Public School Kurri Kurri NSW | Pelaw Main Public School Pelaw Main NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1581 of 1,619 | #1547 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4777 of 4,908 | #4676 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 574 | 115 |
| Girls / boys | 282 / 292 | 66 / 49 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 891 | 901 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.6 | 9.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 28% |
| Suburb | Kurri Kurri 2327 | Pelaw Main 2327 |
| Council area | Cessnock | Cessnock |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kurrikurri-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | pelawmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Pelaw Main Public School scores higher on the Success Index (22.1 vs 20.0).
- •Pelaw Main Public School has the higher ICSEA (901 vs 891), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pelaw Main Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.9).
- •Kurri Kurri Public School is the larger school with 574 students compared with 115.
- •Kurri Kurri Public School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -40%).
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 Kurri Kurri Public School better than Pelaw Main Public School?
On the Success Index, Pelaw Main Public School ranks higher (22.1 vs 20.0 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 Kurri Kurri Public School and Pelaw Main Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kurri Kurri and Pelaw Main in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kurri Kurri Public School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pelaw Main Public School has 12.6.
How do Kurri Kurri Public School and Pelaw Main Public School rank in NSW?
Kurri Kurri Public School is 1581st of 1,619 and Pelaw Main Public School is 1547th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.