Carlingford Public School vs Gateway Community High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 124 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carlingford Public School
Carlingford · Government primary · K-6
644 students · ICSEA 1109
Gateway Community High
Carlingford · Independent special · 9-12
74 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Carlingford Public School Carlingford NSW | Gateway Community High Carlingford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #439 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1331 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 9-12 |
| Students | 644 | 74 |
| Girls / boys | 300 / 344 | 53 / 21 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 13 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.1 | 6.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Carlingford 2118 | Carlingford 2118 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | carlingfor-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.gatewaycommunityhigh.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Carlingford Public School has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1070), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gateway Community High has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 17.4).
- •Carlingford Public School is the larger school with 644 students compared with 74.
- •Carlingford Public School is a government school while Gateway Community High is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Public School better than Gateway Community High?
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 Public School and Gateway Community High?
About 124 m in a straight line, between Carlingford and Carlingford in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carlingford Public School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gateway Community High has 11.6.
How do Carlingford Public School and Gateway Community High rank in NSW?
Carlingford Public School is 439th of 1,619 and Gateway Community High is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.