Central Coast Sports College vs Gosford Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Central Coast Sports College
Kariong · Independent combined · K-12
990 students · ICSEA 1026
Gosford Public School
West Gosford · Government primary · K-6
545 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Central Coast Sports College Kariong NSW | Gosford Public School West Gosford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #219 of 314 | #806 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #699 of 1,259 | #2466 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 990 | 545 |
| Girls / boys | 409 / 581 | 259 / 286 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | 120 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 82 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +88% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 18.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.6 | 29.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 79.2 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 10% |
| Suburb | Kariong 2250 | West Gosford 2250 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ccsc.nsw.edu.au | gosford-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Gosford Public School scores higher on the Success Index (53.3 vs 47.8).
- •Gosford Public School has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 1026), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Central Coast Sports College has fewer students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.6).
- •Central Coast Sports College is the larger school with 990 students compared with 545.
- •Central Coast Sports College has grown faster over five years (88% vs 0%).
- •Central Coast Sports College is a independent school while Gosford Public School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Central Coast Sports College better than Gosford Public School?
On the Success Index, Gosford Public School ranks higher (53.3 vs 47.8 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 Central Coast Sports College and Gosford Public School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Kariong and West Gosford in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Central Coast Sports College has 17.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gosford Public School has 18.6.
How do Central Coast Sports College and Gosford Public School rank in NSW?
Central Coast Sports College is 219th of 314 and Gosford Public School is 806th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.