Kariong Mountains High School vs Kariong Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kariong Mountains High School
Kariong · Government high school · 7-12
420 students · ICSEA 968
Kariong Public School
Kariong · Government primary · K-6
502 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Kariong Mountains High School Kariong NSW | Kariong Public School Kariong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #352 of 539 | #960 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #995 of 1,472 | #2970 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 420 | 502 |
| Girls / boys | 195 / 225 | 235 / 267 |
| Foundation intake | – | 88 |
| Year 7 cohort | 86 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 42 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.2 | 30.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 10% |
| Suburb | Kariong 2250 | Kariong 2250 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kariongmtn-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | kariong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kariong Public School scores higher on the Success Index (46.3 vs 38.2).
- •Kariong Public School has the higher ICSEA (1007 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kariong Mountains High School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 16.5).
- •Kariong Public School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 420.
- •Kariong Public School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -17%).
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 Kariong Mountains High School better than Kariong Public School?
On the Success Index, Kariong Public School ranks higher (46.3 vs 38.2 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 Kariong Mountains High School and Kariong Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Kariong and Kariong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kariong Mountains High School has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kariong Public School has 16.5.
How do Kariong Mountains High School and Kariong Public School rank in NSW?
Kariong Mountains High School is 352nd of 539 and Kariong Public School is 960th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.