Mount Kembla Public School vs Unanderra Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.2 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
Unanderra Public School
Cordeaux Heights · Government primary · K-6
348 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Mount Kembla Public School Mount Kembla NSW | Unanderra Public School Cordeaux Heights NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #574 of 1,619 | #1012 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1758 of 4,908 | #3158 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 159 | 348 |
| Girls / boys | 64 / 95 | 178 / 170 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +42% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 22.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 11% |
| Suburb | Mount Kembla 2526 | Cordeaux Heights 2526 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mtkembla-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | unanderra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Kembla Public School scores higher on the Success Index (61.9 vs 43.9).
- •Mount Kembla Public School has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Unanderra Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.2).
- •Unanderra Public School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 159.
- •Mount Kembla Public School has grown faster over five years (42% vs -6%).
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 Unanderra Public School?
On the Success Index, Mount Kembla Public School ranks higher (61.9 vs 43.9 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 Mount Kembla Public School and Unanderra Public School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Mount Kembla and Cordeaux Heights 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 Unanderra Public School has 15.3.
How do Mount Kembla Public School and Unanderra Public School rank in NSW?
Mount Kembla Public School is 574th of 1,619 and Unanderra Public School is 1012th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.