Caringbah High School vs Miranda North Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 753 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caringbah High School
Caringbah · Government high school · 7-12
908 students · ICSEA 1172
Miranda North Public School
Miranda · Government primary · K-6
291 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Caringbah High School Caringbah NSW | Miranda North Public School Miranda NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #63 of 539 | #863 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #178 of 1,472 | #2624 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 908 | 291 |
| Girls / boys | 345 / 563 | 144 / 147 |
| Foundation intake | – | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | 149 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 152 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1172 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.9 | 16.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Caringbah 2229 | Miranda 2228 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | caringbah-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | mirandanth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Caringbah High School scores higher on the Success Index (74.6 vs 51.0).
- •Caringbah High School has the higher ICSEA (1172 vs 1046), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caringbah High School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.7).
- •Caringbah High School is the larger school with 908 students compared with 291.
- •Caringbah High School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -20%).
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 Caringbah High School better than Miranda North Public School?
On the Success Index, Caringbah High School ranks higher (74.6 vs 51.0 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 Caringbah High School and Miranda North Public School?
About 753 m in a straight line, between Caringbah and Miranda in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caringbah High School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Miranda North Public School has 17.7.
How do Caringbah High School and Miranda North Public School rank in NSW?
Caringbah High School is 63rd of 539 and Miranda North Public School is 863rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.