Carlton South Public School vs Ramsgate Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.8 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
Ramsgate Public School
Ramsgate · Government primary · K-6
447 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Carlton South Public School Carlton NSW | Ramsgate Public School Ramsgate NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #720 of 1,619 | #925 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2191 of 4,908 | #2863 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 514 | 447 |
| Girls / boys | 252 / 262 | 197 / 250 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.3 | 25.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Carlton 2218 | Ramsgate 2217 |
| Council area | Georges River | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | carltonsth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | ramsgate-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Carlton South Public School scores higher on the Success Index (56.7 vs 47.7).
- •Carlton South Public School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carlton South Public School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 447.
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 Ramsgate Public School?
On the Success Index, Carlton South Public School ranks higher (56.7 vs 47.7 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 Ramsgate Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Carlton and Ramsgate 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 Ramsgate Public School has 17.6.
How do Carlton South Public School and Ramsgate Public School rank in NSW?
Carlton South Public School is 720th of 1,619 and Ramsgate Public School is 925th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.