Carlton Public School vs Kogarah High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carlton Public School
Bexley · Government primary · K-6
599 students · ICSEA 1041
Kogarah High School
Kogarah · Government high school · 6-12
787 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Carlton Public School Bexley NSW | Kogarah High School Kogarah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #824 of 1,619 | #251 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2520 of 4,908 | #664 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 6-12 |
| Students | 599 | 787 |
| Girls / boys | 289 / 310 | 364 / 423 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 91 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 124 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.8 | 76.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 21.3 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bexley 2207 | Kogarah 2217 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | carlton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kogarah-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kogarah High School scores higher on the Success Index (53.7 vs 52.5).
- •Carlton Public School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kogarah High School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.0).
- •Kogarah High School is the larger school with 787 students compared with 599.
- •Kogarah High School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -27%).
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 Carlton Public School better than Kogarah High School?
On the Success Index, Kogarah High School ranks higher (53.7 vs 52.5 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 Carlton Public School and Kogarah High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bexley and Kogarah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carlton Public School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kogarah High School has 10.3.
How do Carlton Public School and Kogarah High School rank in NSW?
Carlton Public School is 824th of 1,619 and Kogarah High School is 251st of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.