Birrong Public School vs Karningul School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Birrong Public School
Birrong · Government primary · K-6
451 students · ICSEA 967
Karningul School
Regents Park · Government special · U
20 students · ICSEA 919
| Measure | Birrong Public School Birrong NSW | Karningul School Regents Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1435 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4377 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 451 | 20 |
| Girls / boys | 228 / 223 | 0 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 967 | 919 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 3.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.4 | 5.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 10% |
| Suburb | Birrong 2143 | Regents Park 2143 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | birrong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | karningul-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Birrong Public School has the higher ICSEA (967 vs 919), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Karningul School has fewer students per teacher (3.9 vs 16.5).
- •Birrong Public School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 20.
- •Karningul School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -23%).
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 Public 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 Public School and Karningul School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Birrong and Regents Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Birrong Public School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Karningul School has 3.9.
How do Birrong Public School and Karningul School rank in NSW?
Birrong Public School is 1435th of 1,619 and Karningul School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.