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Carlton South Public School vs St George School

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 961 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureCarlton South Public School
Carlton NSW
St George School
Kogarah NSW
Success Index
57
Top 50%
–
Not rated
State rank (type)#720 of 1,619–
National rank (type)#2191 of 4,908–
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimarySpecial
Year rangeK-6U
Students51464
Girls / boys252 / 26232 / 32
Foundation intake83–
Year 7 cohort––
Year 12 cohort––
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth-21%+10%
ICSEA
Average 1000
10641055
ICSEA percentile73th70th
Top SEA quarter27%26%
Bottom SEA quarter16%22%
Students per teacher17.54.3
Teaching staff (FTE)29.314.9
Non-teaching staff (FTE)4.014.8
Language background other than English78%40%
Indigenous students1%3%
SuburbCarlton 2218Kogarah 2217
Council areaGeorges RiverBayside (NSW)
RemotenessMajor CitiesMajor Cities
Websitecarltonsth-p.schools.nsw.gov.austgeorge-s.schools.nsw.gov.au

The verdict

  • •Carlton South Public School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
  • •St George School has fewer students per teacher (4.3 vs 17.5).
  • •Carlton South Public School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 64.
  • •St George School has grown faster over five years (10% 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 St George School?

The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.

How far apart are Carlton South Public School and St George School?

About 961 m 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 St George School has 4.3.

How do Carlton South Public School and St George School rank in NSW?

Carlton South Public School is 720th of 1,619 and St George School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.