Kariong Mountains High School vs Ngaruki Gulgul
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 750 m 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
Ngaruki Gulgul
Kariong · Independent special · 9-12
70 students · ICSEA 899
| Measure | Kariong Mountains High School Kariong NSW | Ngaruki Gulgul Kariong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #352 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #995 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | 9-12 |
| Students | 420 | 70 |
| Girls / boys | 195 / 225 | 31 / 39 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 86 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 42 | 4 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 899 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 6.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.2 | 9.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 39% |
| 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 | www.ngc.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kariong Mountains High School has the higher ICSEA (968 vs 899), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ngaruki Gulgul has fewer students per teacher (6.8 vs 9.7).
- •Kariong Mountains High School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 70.
- •Ngaruki Gulgul has grown faster over five years (17% vs -17%).
- •Kariong Mountains High School is a government school while Ngaruki Gulgul is an independent 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 Kariong Mountains High School better than Ngaruki Gulgul?
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 Kariong Mountains High School and Ngaruki Gulgul?
About 750 m 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 Ngaruki Gulgul has 6.8.
How do Kariong Mountains High School and Ngaruki Gulgul rank in NSW?
Kariong Mountains High School is 352nd of 539 and Ngaruki Gulgul is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.