Carlton South Public School vs Moorefield Girls High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.0 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
Moorefield Girls High School
Kogarah · Government high school · 7-12
372 students · ICSEA 1025
| Measure | Carlton South Public School Carlton NSW | Moorefield Girls High School Kogarah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #720 of 1,619 | #108 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2191 of 4,908 | #282 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 514 | 372 |
| Girls / boys | 252 / 262 | 372 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 68 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 58 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1025 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 8.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.3 | 42.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 11.4 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 76% |
| 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 | moorefielg-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Moorefield Girls High School scores higher on the Success Index (70.3 vs 56.7).
- •Carlton South Public School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1025), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moorefield Girls High School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 17.5).
- •Carlton South Public School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 372.
- •Moorefield Girls High School has grown faster over five years (18% 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 Moorefield Girls High School?
On the Success Index, Moorefield Girls 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 Moorefield Girls High School?
About 1.0 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 Moorefield Girls High School has 8.8.
How do Carlton South Public School and Moorefield Girls High School rank in NSW?
Carlton South Public School is 720th of 1,619 and Moorefield Girls High School is 108th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.