Gosford Public School vs Kariong Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gosford Public School
West Gosford · Government primary · K-6
545 students · ICSEA 1049
Kariong Public School
Kariong · Government primary · K-6
502 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Gosford Public School West Gosford NSW | Kariong Public School Kariong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #806 of 1,619 | #960 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2466 of 4,908 | #2970 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 545 | 502 |
| Girls / boys | 259 / 286 | 235 / 267 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 88 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.3 | 30.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 10% |
| Suburb | West Gosford 2250 | Kariong 2250 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gosford-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kariong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Gosford Public School scores higher on the Success Index (53.3 vs 46.3).
- •Gosford Public School has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kariong Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.6).
- •Gosford Public School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 502.
- •Gosford Public School has grown faster over five years (0% 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 Gosford Public School better than Kariong Public School?
On the Success Index, Gosford Public School ranks higher (53.3 vs 46.3 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 Gosford Public School and Kariong Public School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between West Gosford and Kariong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gosford Public School has 18.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kariong Public School has 16.5.
How do Gosford Public School and Kariong Public School rank in NSW?
Gosford Public School is 806th of 1,619 and Kariong Public School is 960th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.