Carlingford Public School vs Karonga 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.
Carlingford Public School
Carlingford · Government primary · K-6
644 students · ICSEA 1109
Karonga School
Epping · Government special · U
89 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Carlingford Public School Carlingford NSW | Karonga School Epping NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #439 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1331 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 644 | 89 |
| Girls / boys | 300 / 344 | 21 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 4.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.1 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 17.8 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 64% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 8% |
| Suburb | Carlingford 2118 | Epping 2121 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | carlingfor-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | karonga-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Carlingford Public School has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Karonga School has fewer students per teacher (4.7 vs 17.4).
- •Carlingford Public School is the larger school with 644 students compared with 89.
- •Karonga School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -19%).
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 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 Public School and Karonga School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Carlingford and Epping 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 Karonga School has 4.7.
How do Carlingford Public School and Karonga School rank in NSW?
Carlingford Public School is 439th of 1,619 and Karonga School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.