Hurstville Public School vs Kareela Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 6.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hurstville Public School
Hurstville · Government primary · K-6
1,048 students · ICSEA 1102
Kareela Public School
Kareela · Government primary · K-6
272 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Hurstville Public School Hurstville NSW | Kareela Public School Kareela NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #375 of 1,619 | #568 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1192 of 4,908 | #1746 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,048 | 272 |
| Girls / boys | 478 / 570 | 134 / 138 |
| Foundation intake | 122 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 68.4 | 15.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hurstville 2220 | Kareela 2232 |
| Council area | Georges River | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hurstville-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kareela-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hurstville Public School scores higher on the Success Index (68.1 vs 62.0).
- •Hurstville Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.9).
- •Hurstville Public School is the larger school with 1,048 students compared with 272.
- •Hurstville Public School has grown faster over five years (-14% 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 Hurstville Public School better than Kareela Public School?
On the Success Index, Hurstville Public School ranks higher (68.1 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 Hurstville Public School and Kareela Public School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Hurstville and Kareela in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hurstville Public School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kareela Public School has 17.9.
How do Hurstville Public School and Kareela Public School rank in NSW?
Hurstville Public School is 375th of 1,619 and Kareela Public School is 568th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.