Girrakool School vs Kariong Public 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.
Girrakool School
Kariong · Government special · U
54 students · ICSEA 826
Kariong Public School
Kariong · Government primary · K-6
502 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Girrakool School Kariong NSW | Kariong Public School Kariong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #960 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2970 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 54 | 502 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 54 | 235 / 267 |
| Foundation intake | – | 88 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 826 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 2.2 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 30.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 63% | 10% |
| 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 | kariong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kariong Public School has the higher ICSEA (1007 vs 826), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Girrakool School has fewer students per teacher (2.2 vs 16.5).
- •Kariong Public School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 54.
- •Girrakool School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -6%).
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 Public 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 Public School?
About 2.0 km 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 Public School has 16.5.
How do Girrakool School and Kariong Public School rank in NSW?
Girrakool School is unranked and Kariong Public School is 960th of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.