Cheltenham Girls High School vs Karonga School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cheltenham Girls High School
Beecroft · Government high school · 7-12
1,436 students · ICSEA 1142
Karonga School
Epping · Government special · U
89 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Cheltenham Girls High School Beecroft NSW | Karonga School Epping NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #77 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #214 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 1,436 | 89 |
| Girls / boys | 1,436 / 0 | 21 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 256 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 236 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1142 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 4.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 92.7 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 17.8 |
| Language background other than English | 79% | 64% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 8% |
| Suburb | Beecroft 2119 | Epping 2121 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cheltenham-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | karonga-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cheltenham Girls High School has the higher ICSEA (1142 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Karonga School has fewer students per teacher (4.7 vs 15.5).
- •Cheltenham Girls High School is the larger school with 1,436 students compared with 89.
- •Karonga School has grown faster over five years (11% vs 1%).
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 Cheltenham Girls High School better than Karonga 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 Cheltenham Girls High School and Karonga School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Beecroft and Epping in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cheltenham Girls High School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Karonga School has 4.7.
How do Cheltenham Girls High School and Karonga School rank in NSW?
Cheltenham Girls High School is 77th of 539 and Karonga School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.