Gymea North Public School vs Kareela Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gymea North Public School
Gymea · Government primary · K-6
362 students · ICSEA 1075
Kareela Public School
Kareela · Government primary · K-6
272 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Gymea North Public School Gymea NSW | Kareela Public School Kareela NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #442 of 1,619 | #568 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1339 of 4,908 | #1746 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 362 | 272 |
| Girls / boys | 185 / 177 | 134 / 138 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1075 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.1 | 15.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Gymea 2227 | Kareela 2232 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gymeanorth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kareela-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Gymea North Public School scores higher on the Success Index (66.4 vs 62.0).
- •Kareela Public School has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1075), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gymea North Public School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 272.
- •Gymea North Public School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -32%).
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 Gymea North Public School better than Kareela Public School?
On the Success Index, Gymea North Public School ranks higher (66.4 vs 62.0 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 Gymea North Public School and Kareela Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Gymea and Kareela in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gymea North Public School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kareela Public School has 17.9.
How do Gymea North Public School and Kareela Public School rank in NSW?
Gymea North Public School is 442nd of 1,619 and Kareela Public School is 568th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.