Girrakool School vs Kariong Mountains High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 744 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Girrakool School
Kariong · Government special · U
54 students · ICSEA 826
Kariong Mountains High School
Kariong · Government high school · 7-12
420 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Girrakool School Kariong NSW | Kariong Mountains High School Kariong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #352 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #995 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 54 | 420 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 54 | 195 / 225 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 86 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 42 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 826 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 2.2 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 43.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 63% | 12% |
| Suburb | Kariong 2250 | Kariong 2250 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | girrakool-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | kariongmtn-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kariong Mountains High School has the higher ICSEA (968 vs 826), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Girrakool School has fewer students per teacher (2.2 vs 9.7).
- •Kariong Mountains High School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 54.
- •Girrakool School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -17%).
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 Girrakool School better than Kariong Mountains High 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 Girrakool School and Kariong Mountains High School?
About 744 m in a straight line, between Kariong and Kariong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Girrakool School has 2.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kariong Mountains High School has 9.7.
How do Girrakool School and Kariong Mountains High School rank in NSW?
Girrakool School is unranked and Kariong Mountains High School is 352nd of 539 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.