Kyeemagh Public School vs Panania Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 15 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kyeemagh Public School
Rockdale · Government primary · K-6
204 students · ICSEA 1057
Panania Public School
Panania · Government primary · K-6
368 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Kyeemagh Public School Rockdale NSW | Panania Public School Panania NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #420 of 1,619 | #665 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1288 of 4,908 | #2028 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 204 | 368 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 118 | 164 / 204 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +162% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1057 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 22.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Rockdale 2216 | Panania 2213 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kyeemaghin-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | panania-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kyeemagh Public School scores higher on the Success Index (67.0 vs 58.8).
- •Kyeemagh Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.4).
- •Panania Public School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 204.
- •Kyeemagh Public School has grown faster over five years (162% vs -22%).
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 Kyeemagh Public School better than Panania Public School?
On the Success Index, Kyeemagh Public School ranks higher (67.0 vs 58.8 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 Kyeemagh Public School and Panania Public School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Rockdale and Panania in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kyeemagh Public School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Panania Public School has 16.4.
How do Kyeemagh Public School and Panania Public School rank in NSW?
Kyeemagh Public School is 420th of 1,619 and Panania Public School is 665th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.