Kareela Public School vs Sylvania Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km 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
Sylvania Heights Public School
Sylvania · Government primary · K-6
482 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | Kareela Public School Kareela NSW | Sylvania Heights Public School Sylvania NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #568 of 1,619 | #839 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1746 of 4,908 | #2558 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 272 | 482 |
| Girls / boys | 134 / 138 | 221 / 261 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 5% |
| Suburb | Kareela 2232 | Sylvania 2224 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kareela-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sylvaniaht-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kareela Public School scores higher on the Success Index (62.0 vs 52.0).
- •Kareela Public School has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1056), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sylvania Heights Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.9).
- •Sylvania Heights Public School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 272.
- •Sylvania Heights Public School has grown faster over five years (-22% 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 Sylvania Heights Public School?
On the Success Index, Kareela Public School ranks higher (62.0 vs 52.0 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 Sylvania Heights Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Kareela and Sylvania 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 Sylvania Heights Public School has 16.7.
How do Kareela Public School and Sylvania Heights Public School rank in NSW?
Kareela Public School is 568th of 1,619 and Sylvania Heights Public School is 839th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.