Kariong Mountains High School vs Point Clare Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.3 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
Point Clare Public School
Point Clare · Government primary · K-6
479 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Kariong Mountains High School Kariong NSW | Point Clare Public School Point Clare NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #352 of 539 | #669 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #995 of 1,472 | #2037 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 420 | 479 |
| Girls / boys | 195 / 225 | 259 / 220 |
| Foundation intake | – | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | 86 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 42 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 18.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.2 | 26.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 5% |
| Suburb | Kariong 2250 | Point Clare 2250 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kariongmtn-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | pointclare-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Point Clare Public School scores higher on the Success Index (58.7 vs 38.2).
- •Point Clare Public School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kariong Mountains High School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 18.0).
- •Point Clare Public School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 420.
- •Point Clare Public School has grown faster over five years (-9% 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 Point Clare Public School?
On the Success Index, Point Clare Public School ranks higher (58.7 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 Point Clare Public School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Kariong and Point Clare 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 Point Clare Public School has 18.0.
How do Kariong Mountains High School and Point Clare Public School rank in NSW?
Kariong Mountains High School is 352nd of 539 and Point Clare Public School is 669th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.