Kyeemagh Public School vs St Dominic Savio 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.
Kyeemagh Public School
Rockdale · Government primary · K-6
204 students · ICSEA 1057
St Dominic Savio School
Rockdale · Independent primary · K-6
41 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Kyeemagh Public School Rockdale NSW | St Dominic Savio School Rockdale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #420 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1288 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 204 | 41 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 118 | 21 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +162% | +78% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1057 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 2.1 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Rockdale 2216 | Rockdale 2216 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kyeemaghin-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stdominicsavio.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kyeemagh Public School scores higher on the Success Index (67.0 vs 63.0).
- •Kyeemagh Public School has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 1053), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Dominic Savio School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.3).
- •Kyeemagh Public School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 41.
- •Kyeemagh Public School has grown faster over five years (162% vs 78%).
- •Kyeemagh Public School is a government school while St Dominic Savio School is an independent 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 Kyeemagh Public School better than St Dominic Savio School?
On the Success Index, Kyeemagh Public School ranks higher (67.0 vs 63.0 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 Kyeemagh Public School and St Dominic Savio School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Rockdale and Rockdale 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 St Dominic Savio School has 10.3.
How do Kyeemagh Public School and St Dominic Savio School rank in NSW?
Kyeemagh Public School is 420th of 1,619 and St Dominic Savio School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.