Gateway Community High vs Karonga School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway Community High
Carlingford · Independent special · 9-12
74 students · ICSEA 1070
Karonga School
Epping · Government special · U
89 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Gateway Community High Carlingford NSW | Karonga School Epping NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | 9-12 | U |
| Students | 74 | 89 |
| Girls / boys | 53 / 21 | 21 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 13 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 4.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 17.8 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 64% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 8% |
| Suburb | Carlingford 2118 | Epping 2121 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gatewaycommunityhigh.nsw.edu.au | karonga-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Gateway Community High has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Karonga School has fewer students per teacher (4.7 vs 11.6).
- •Karonga School is the larger school with 89 students compared with 74.
- •Gateway Community High is a independent school while Karonga 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 Gateway Community High 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 Gateway Community High and Karonga School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Carlingford and Epping in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gateway Community High has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Karonga School has 4.7.
How do Gateway Community High and Karonga School rank in NSW?
Gateway Community High is unranked and Karonga School is unranked among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.