Kempsey Adventist School
Kempsey Adventist School is an independent combined school in Kempsey, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 953, it sits in the 26th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 458 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 21% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
Kempsey NSW 2440. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Kempsey Adventist School compares
By ICSEA, Kempsey Adventist School ranks 334th of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other combined school within 5 km. The nearest school is Kempsey South Public School, a government primary school 1.5 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Kempsey Adventist School scores 953, near average.
Enrolment and location
Kempsey Adventist School is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Kempsey
Kempsey Adventist School is located in Kempsey, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $881/wk and median rent of $253/wk. Population: 483.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Schools near Kempsey Adventist School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Kempsey Adventist School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melville High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kempsey | 2.2 km | 849 | 104 lower | 355 |
| Kempsey West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · West Kempsey | 3.1 km | 794 | 159 lower | 422 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · West Kempsey | 3.2 km | 991 | 38 higher | 332 |
| Kempsey High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kempsey | 4.1 km | 848 | 105 lower | 584 |
| St Paul's CollegeCatholic Secondary · West Kempsey | 5.0 km | 999 | 46 higher | 641 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kempsey Adventist School a government school?
No, Kempsey Adventist School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Kempsey Adventist School offer?
Kempsey Adventist School offers K-12.
What is Kempsey Adventist School's ICSEA score?
Kempsey Adventist School has an ICSEA score of 953, placing it in the 26th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Kempsey Adventist School?
Kempsey Adventist School has 458 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Kempsey Adventist School?
The nearest schools to Kempsey Adventist School are Kempsey South Public School (1.5 km), Macleay Vocational College (1.9 km), Melville High School (2.2 km).
Where is Kempsey Adventist School located?
Kempsey Adventist School is located in Kempsey, NSW 2440. Visit the school website at http://www.kas.nsw.edu.au.