Caringbah North Public School vs Woolooware Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caringbah North Public School
Caringbah · Government primary · K-6
538 students · ICSEA 1086
Woolooware Public School
Cronulla · Government primary · K-6
462 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Caringbah North Public School Caringbah NSW | Woolooware Public School Cronulla NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #571 of 1,619 | #481 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1752 of 4,908 | #1463 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 538 | 462 |
| Girls / boys | 249 / 289 | 222 / 240 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 18.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.6 | 25.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Caringbah 2229 | Cronulla 2230 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | caringbahn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | woolooware-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Woolooware Public School scores higher on the Success Index (65.0 vs 61.9).
- •Caringbah North Public School is the larger school with 538 students compared with 462.
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 North Public School better than Woolooware Public School?
On the Success Index, Woolooware Public School ranks higher (65.0 vs 61.9 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 Caringbah North Public School and Woolooware Public School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Caringbah and Cronulla in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caringbah North Public School has 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woolooware Public School has 18.4.
How do Caringbah North Public School and Woolooware Public School rank in NSW?
Caringbah North Public School is 571st of 1,619 and Woolooware Public School is 481st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.