Birrong Girls High School vs Karningul School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 527 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Birrong Girls High School
Birrong · Government high school · 7-12
726 students · ICSEA 956
Karningul School
Regents Park · Government special · U
20 students · ICSEA 919
| Measure | Birrong Girls High School Birrong NSW | Karningul School Regents Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #388 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1079 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 726 | 20 |
| Girls / boys | 726 / 0 | 0 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 129 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 118 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 956 | 919 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 3.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.4 | 5.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 10% |
| Suburb | Birrong 2143 | Regents Park 2143 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | birronggir-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | karningul-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Birrong Girls High School has the higher ICSEA (956 vs 919), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Karningul School has fewer students per teacher (3.9 vs 11.6).
- •Birrong Girls High School is the larger school with 726 students compared with 20.
- •Karningul School has grown faster over five years (0% 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 Birrong Girls High School better than Karningul 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 Birrong Girls High School and Karningul School?
About 527 m in a straight line, between Birrong and Regents Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Birrong Girls High School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Karningul School has 3.9.
How do Birrong Girls High School and Karningul School rank in NSW?
Birrong Girls High School is 388th of 539 and Karningul School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.