Kareela Public School vs Oyster Bay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 580 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kareela Public School
Kareela · Government primary · K-6
272 students · ICSEA 1102
Oyster Bay Public School
Oyster Bay · Government primary · K-6
416 students · ICSEA 1098
| Measure | Kareela Public School Kareela NSW | Oyster Bay Public School Oyster Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #568 of 1,619 | #404 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1746 of 4,908 | #1241 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 272 | 416 |
| Girls / boys | 134 / 138 | 190 / 226 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1098 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 23.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Kareela 2232 | Oyster Bay 2225 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kareela-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | oysterbay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Oyster Bay Public School scores higher on the Success Index (67.6 vs 62.0).
- •Kareela Public School has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1098), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Oyster Bay Public School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 272.
- •Oyster Bay Public School has grown faster over five years (1% 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 Kareela Public School better than Oyster Bay Public School?
On the Success Index, Oyster Bay Public School ranks higher (67.6 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 Kareela Public School and Oyster Bay Public School?
About 580 m in a straight line, between Kareela and Oyster Bay in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kareela Public School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oyster Bay Public School has 17.6.
How do Kareela Public School and Oyster Bay Public School rank in NSW?
Kareela Public School is 568th of 1,619 and Oyster Bay Public School is 404th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.