Kareela Public School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 929 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay
Como · Catholic primary · K-6
414 students · ICSEA 1127
| Measure | Kareela Public School Kareela NSW | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay Como NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #568 of 1,619 | #384 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1746 of 4,908 | #1208 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 272 | 414 |
| Girls / boys | 134 / 138 | 209 / 205 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1127 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 19.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kareela 2232 | Como 2226 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kareela-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stjcomo.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay scores higher on the Success Index (68.0 vs 62.0).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay has the higher ICSEA (1127 vs 1102), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kareela Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.9 vs 19.2).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay is the larger school with 414 students compared with 272.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -32%).
- •Kareela Public School is a government school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay ranks higher (68.0 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay?
About 929 m in a straight line, between Kareela and Como 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay has 19.2.
How do Kareela Public School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay rank in NSW?
Kareela Public School is 568th of 1,619 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay is 384th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.