Kariong Public School vs Middle Dural Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 34 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kariong Public School
Kariong · Government primary · K-6
502 students · ICSEA 1007
Middle Dural Public School
Middle Dural · Government primary · K-6
31 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Kariong Public School Kariong NSW | Middle Dural Public School Middle Dural NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #960 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2970 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 502 | 31 |
| Girls / boys | 235 / 267 | 14 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | 88 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 2.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 1.1 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 10% |
| Suburb | Kariong 2250 | Middle Dural 2158 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kariong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | middledura-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Middle Dural Public School scores higher on the Success Index (48.3 vs 46.3).
- •Middle Dural Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.5).
- •Kariong Public School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 31.
- •Kariong Public School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -18%).
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 Public School better than Middle Dural Public School?
On the Success Index, Middle Dural Public School ranks higher (48.3 vs 46.3 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 Public School and Middle Dural Public School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Kariong and Middle Dural in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kariong Public School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Middle Dural Public School has 11.1.
How do Kariong Public School and Middle Dural Public School rank in NSW?
Kariong Public School is 960th of 1,619 and Middle Dural Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.