Carlingford High School vs Karonga School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carlingford High School
Carlingford · Government high school · 7-12
1,772 students · ICSEA 1111
Karonga School
Epping · Government special · U
89 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Carlingford High School Carlingford NSW | Karonga School Epping NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #76 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #212 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 1,772 | 89 |
| Girls / boys | 688 / 1,084 | 21 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 391 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 268 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1111 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 4.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 119.4 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 17.8 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 64% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 8% |
| Suburb | Carlingford 2118 | Epping 2121 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | carlingfor-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | karonga-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Carlingford High School has the higher ICSEA (1111 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Karonga School has fewer students per teacher (4.7 vs 14.8).
- •Carlingford High School is the larger school with 1,772 students compared with 89.
- •Carlingford High School has grown faster over five years (28% vs 11%).
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 Carlingford High School better than Karonga 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 Carlingford High School and Karonga School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Carlingford and Epping in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carlingford High School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Karonga School has 4.7.
How do Carlingford High School and Karonga School rank in NSW?
Carlingford High School is 76th of 539 and Karonga School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.