Carlingford Public School vs Ngarala Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 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
Ngarala Public School
Epping · Government primary · K-6
380 students · ICSEA 1118
| Measure | Carlingford Public School Carlingford NSW | Ngarala Public School Epping NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #439 of 1,619 | #85 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1331 of 4,908 | #327 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 644 | 380 |
| Girls / boys | 300 / 344 | 186 / 194 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 1118 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.1 | 24.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 88% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Carlingford 2118 | Epping 2121 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | carlingfor-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | ngarala-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Ngarala Public School scores higher on the Success Index (78.0 vs 66.5).
- •Ngarala Public School has the higher ICSEA (1118 vs 1109), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ngarala Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.4).
- •Carlingford Public School is the larger school with 644 students compared with 380.
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 Ngarala Public School?
On the Success Index, Ngarala Public School ranks higher (78.0 vs 66.5 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 Carlingford Public School and Ngarala Public School?
About 1.3 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 Ngarala Public School has 15.4.
How do Carlingford Public School and Ngarala Public School rank in NSW?
Carlingford Public School is 439th of 1,619 and Ngarala Public School is 85th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.