Googong Public School vs Karabar High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 6.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Googong Public School
Googong · Government primary · K-6
782 students · ICSEA 1078
Karabar High School
Queanbeyan · Government high school · 7-12
723 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Googong Public School Googong NSW | Karabar High School Queanbeyan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #467 of 1,619 | #314 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1419 of 4,908 | #855 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 782 | 723 |
| Girls / boys | 392 / 390 | 334 / 389 |
| Foundation intake | 152 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 131 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 87 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 8.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.0 | 82.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 20.9 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 15% |
| Suburb | Googong 2620 | Queanbeyan 2620 |
| Council area | Queanbeyan-Palerang | Queanbeyan-Palerang |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | googong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | karabar-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Googong Public School scores higher on the Success Index (65.5 vs 44.2).
- •Googong Public School has the higher ICSEA (1078 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Karabar High School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 17.0).
- •Googong Public School is the larger school with 782 students compared with 723.
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 Googong Public School better than Karabar High School?
On the Success Index, Googong Public School ranks higher (65.5 vs 44.2 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 Googong Public School and Karabar High School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Googong and Queanbeyan in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Googong Public School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Karabar High School has 8.8.
How do Googong Public School and Karabar High School rank in NSW?
Googong Public School is 467th of 1,619 and Karabar High School is 314th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.