Carlton South Public School vs James Cook Boys 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 South Public School
Carlton · Government primary · K-6
514 students · ICSEA 1064
James Cook Boys High School
Kogarah · Government high school · 7-12
473 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | Carlton South Public School Carlton NSW | James Cook Boys High School Kogarah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #720 of 1,619 | #107 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2191 of 4,908 | #281 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 514 | 473 |
| Girls / boys | 252 / 262 | 0 / 473 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 66 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 49 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +52% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.3 | 47.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 11.2 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Carlton 2218 | Kogarah 2217 |
| Council area | Georges River | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | carltonsth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | jamescookb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •James Cook Boys High School scores higher on the Success Index (70.3 vs 56.7).
- •Carlton South Public School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1022), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •James Cook Boys High School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 17.5).
- •Carlton South Public School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 473.
- •James Cook Boys High School has grown faster over five years (52% vs -21%).
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 South Public School better than James Cook Boys High School?
On the Success Index, James Cook Boys High School ranks higher (70.3 vs 56.7 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 South Public School and James Cook Boys High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Carlton and Kogarah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carlton South Public School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and James Cook Boys High School has 9.9.
How do Carlton South Public School and James Cook Boys High School rank in NSW?
Carlton South Public School is 720th of 1,619 and James Cook Boys High School is 107th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.