Kyeemagh Public School vs St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School Brighton Le Sands
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 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 Thomas More's Catholic Primary School Brighton Le Sands
Brighton-Le-Sands · Catholic primary · K-6
198 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | Kyeemagh Public School Rockdale NSW | St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School Brighton Le Sands Brighton-Le-Sands NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #420 of 1,619 | #389 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1288 of 4,908 | #1216 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 204 | 198 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 118 | 104 / 94 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +162% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1057 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 11.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Rockdale 2216 | Brighton-Le-Sands 2216 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kyeemaghin-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stmbrighton.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (67.0 vs 67.9).
- •St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School Brighton Le Sands has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 1057), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kyeemagh Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.2).
- •Kyeemagh Public School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 198.
- •Kyeemagh Public School has grown faster over five years (162% vs -4%).
- •Kyeemagh Public School is a government school while St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School Brighton Le Sands 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 Kyeemagh Public School better than St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School Brighton Le Sands?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kyeemagh Public School and St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School Brighton Le Sands?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Rockdale and Brighton-Le-Sands 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 Thomas More's Catholic Primary School Brighton Le Sands has 17.2.
How do Kyeemagh Public School and St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School Brighton Le Sands rank in NSW?
Kyeemagh Public School is 420th of 1,619 and St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School Brighton Le Sands is 389th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.