Mount Kembla Public School vs Nareena Hills Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Kembla Public School
Mount Kembla · Government primary · K-6
159 students · ICSEA 1050
Nareena Hills Public School
Figtree · Government primary · K-6
209 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Mount Kembla Public School Mount Kembla NSW | Nareena Hills Public School Figtree NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #574 of 1,619 | #575 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1758 of 4,908 | #1759 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 159 | 209 |
| Girls / boys | 64 / 95 | 100 / 109 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +42% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 11.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Mount Kembla 2526 | Figtree 2525 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mtkembla-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | nareenahil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (61.9 vs 61.9).
- •Nareena Hills Public School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1050), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Kembla Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.2).
- •Nareena Hills Public School is the larger school with 209 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 Mount Kembla Public School better than Nareena Hills Public School?
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 Mount Kembla Public School and Nareena Hills Public School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Mount Kembla and Figtree in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Kembla Public School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nareena Hills Public School has 18.2.
How do Mount Kembla Public School and Nareena Hills Public School rank in NSW?
Mount Kembla Public School is 574th of 1,619 and Nareena Hills Public School is 575th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.