Jannali East Public School vs Kareela Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jannali East Public School
Jannali · Government primary · K-6
313 students · ICSEA 1081
Kareela Public School
Kareela · Government primary · K-6
272 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Jannali East Public School Jannali NSW | Kareela Public School Kareela NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #565 of 1,619 | #568 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1737 of 4,908 | #1746 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 313 | 272 |
| Girls / boys | 148 / 165 | 134 / 138 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1081 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 15.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Jannali 2226 | Kareela 2232 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | jannalie-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kareela-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (62.1 vs 62.0).
- •Kareela Public School has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1081), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jannali East Public School is the larger school with 313 students compared with 272.
- •Jannali East Public School has grown faster over five years (-15% 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 Jannali East Public School better than Kareela 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 Jannali East Public School and Kareela Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Jannali and Kareela in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jannali East Public School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kareela Public School has 17.9.
How do Jannali East Public School and Kareela Public School rank in NSW?
Jannali East Public School is 565th of 1,619 and Kareela Public School is 568th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.